Morocco Solar Tenders: Open Bids and Recent Awards
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · Last verified: 12 November 2026
Morocco’s state renewable energy agency, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), is running three parallel solar procurement tracks in 2026: a new multi-site photovoltaic prequalification that is still open for bids, a pair of large Noor Midelt plants already awarded to a developer, and a smaller plant under construction. Together they show how Morocco keeps adding utility-scale solar capacity through competitive tender rather than unsolicited build deals.
Morocco’s open and awarded solar tenders at a glance
| Tender | Technology | Capacity | Status | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor PV Multisites | Ground-mounted solar PV | ≥350 MW (4–6 plants, 40–170 MW each) | OPEN | Bids due 30 Nov 2026 |
| Noor Midelt II & III | Solar PV + battery storage | 800 MW PV + 602 MWh BESS | Contract awarded | Awarded Aug 2025 |
| Noor Atlas (Eiffage lot) | Ground-mounted solar PV | 225 MWp | Under construction | Handover targeted mid-2027 |
Noor PV Multisites: the tender that is still open
MASEN launched the prequalification phase of the Noor PV Multisites programme on 14 October 2026, inviting contractors to bid for at least 350 MW of ground-mounted solar PV capacity. Moroccan outlets Le Matin, TelQuel and Le360 describe the programme as four to six plants with individual capacities between roughly 40 MW and 170 MW, spread across several regions — press reports vary slightly on the exact plant count, so treat the site-by-site breakdown as indicative until MASEN publishes final lot allocations.
The reference cited in Moroccan press coverage is RFQ/15/2026/MASEN, with documents distributed through MASEN’s e-tendering platform. The prequalification submission deadline is Monday, 30 November 2026 at 12:00 noon Moroccan time. As with its earlier Noor programmes, MASEN plans to deliver the plants itself under an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) model rather than a fully independent power producer structure, which changes who carries development risk compared with, say, Saudi Arabia’s NREP auctions or Egypt’s EETC-offtake tenders.
Not disclosed: an official budget or tariff ceiling for Noor PV Multisites has not been published in available sources.
Noor Midelt II & III: awarded to ACWA Power
In August 2025, MASEN selected ACWA Power as the winning bidder for Noor Midelt II and Noor Midelt III — two 400 MW solar PV plants (800 MW combined) paired with a combined 602 MWh of battery storage. ACWA Power bid alone for Noor Midelt II and partnered with Moroccan developer Nareva on Noor Midelt III, where it posted a levelized cost of MAD 0.3652/kWh, among the lowest bids received.
As of this verification, available sources confirm only the contract award; no financial close or construction-start announcement for Noor Midelt II or III has been published. The two plants sit alongside the earlier Noor Midelt I concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, whose construction timeline has itself faced delays over technology and tariff negotiations, according to French-language trade coverage.
Noor Atlas: the lot already under construction
Under the wider Noor Atlas solar programme, Eiffage Énergie Systèmes won a 225 MWp lot. Construction began in early 2026, with all plants under this phase expected to be handed over to MASEN by mid-2027. Noor Atlas is structured as a multi-plant EPC programme rather than a single competitive auction, distinguishing it from the Noor PV Multisites process now underway.
Why it matters for suppliers and investors
Morocco’s pipeline gives module suppliers, EPC contractors and storage integrators three live entry points at different stages: bid now (Noor PV Multisites), watch for financial close (Noor Midelt II/III), or track delivery risk on an already-contracted build (Noor Atlas). MASEN’s preference for EPC delivery on its own balance sheet, rather than pure IPP auctions, is a recurring feature of its tender design and a point of difference from neighbouring Egypt and Saudi Arabia’s tender structures — see our Saudi Arabia energy tenders and Kazakhstan energy tenders trackers for comparison.
FAQ
What is MASEN?
MASEN (Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy) is Morocco’s state agency for developing and procuring utility-scale solar, wind and hydro projects, typically acting as the lead developer and contracting authority.
How big is the Noor PV Multisites tender?
At least 350 MW combined, split across four to six ground-mounted solar PV plants with individual capacities reported between roughly 40 MW and 170 MW.
When does the Noor PV Multisites tender close?
The prequalification bid deadline reported in Moroccan press is 30 November 2026 at 12:00 noon local time; MASEN has not published the subsequent commercial-bid stage timeline.
Who won the Noor Midelt II and III solar projects?
ACWA Power, bidding alone for Noor Midelt II and with Moroccan developer Nareva for Noor Midelt III; the award was announced in August 2025.
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Sources: Le Matin, TelQuel, Le360 (MASEN Noor PV Multisites prequalification launch, October 2026); MEED, Morocco World News, Hespress, Medias24 (Noor Midelt II/III award, August 2025); earlier trade reporting on Noor Atlas EPC award to Eiffage Énergie Systèmes.
Illustrative image. Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons — source
