Morocco

Why Morocco?

•Agriculture accounts for 14 to 20% of the GDP and represents 43% of all employment and 78% of rural employment

•Market agriculture is concentrated in irrigated areas and although representing only 15% of agricultural lands, contributes to 45% of the GDP and 75 % of agricultural exports

•Most farmland are located in areas that receive less than 400mm of rainfall each year

•Between 1994-2018, Morocco has received enough sunlight to produce an average of 1,800 Kilowatt hour (kWh)


Why use solar water pump?

Operational cost of solar powered vs diesel generators

  • sunlight is free, the system will remove dependence on fossil fuel
  • solar water pump have a much lower operating cost compared to diesel water pump
  • due to less moving parts, maintenance are also minimal
  • can be operated in remote areas where electricity is unavailable
  • are much more Eco-friendly as they do not release harmful gases
  • can earn extra income by selling surplus energy if connected to power grid system

Irradiance map of Morroco