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The Xlinks green energy project between Morocco and the United Kingdom is set to deliver significant reductions in energy costs for British consumers, says Dave Lewis, CEO of Xlinks.
According to Lewis, the Xlinks project will cut energy prices by a substantial 9.3%.
The Xlinks Morocco-UK electricity project involves constructing a new electricity generation facility powered entirely by solar and wind energy in Morocco’s renewable energy-rich Guelmim Oued Noun region.
This facility will be connected to the UK via 4,000 kilometers of high-voltage direct current submarine cables, making it the first project of its kind.
The project will generate 11.5 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity from the sun and wind, supplying a reliable 3.6 gigawatts of power for an average of 19 hours per day.
This clean, affordable energy will benefit the equivalent of more than 7 million British homes. Once completed, the project will meet 8% of Britain’s electricity needs.
To ensure a consistent energy supply, the project will include a 22.5 GWh/5 GW battery facility, providing sufficient storage to deliver a dedicated, near-constant source of clean energy to the UK every day.
This will complement the renewable energy already generated within the UK, helping to mitigate the impact of fluctuations in domestic wind and solar power.
Morocco’s long hours of sunshine and consistent trade winds will provide a firm and flexible source of carbon-free electricity, ensuring a reliable energy supply to the UK.
This project will also create approximately 12,000 jobs, both temporary and permanent, during the construction and operation phases.
Dave Lewis said that this project is significant for Morocco, noting its potential to become a key player in the renewable energy sector.
According to the OECD’s latest economic report, Morocco aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 45.5% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, marine, and green hydrogen, are central to achieving these ambitious goals.
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