Noor IV Solar Power Plant, Noor Ouarzazate, Morocco

installed capacity of the Noor IV power plant which is located near the town of Ouarzazate, on the edge of the Sahara. It is part of a 4 unit complex of solar CSP and PV technology.

electricity generated by the plant annually.

approximate number of households that can be powered by the plant each year.

estimated reduction in CO2 emissions each year, once the plant is operational.

area on which the Noor IV complex will be built.

solar panels will be used. Noor IV will be built using solar PV technology.

major organisations involved: 1) Project owner and developer: MASEN 2) EPC contractor: Consortium of Sterling Wilson, Shapoorji Pallonji and Chint ­Solar 3) Power distribution: ?.

Estimated project cost.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI launched the start of the fourth and final stage of Noor Ouarzazate by participating in the ground breaking ceremony.