Arab countries are making significant strides in green hydrogen production, with Morocco solidifying its position among the world’s top five leaders.
Driven by favorable climatic conditions and abundant solar radiation, Arab nations are strategically positioned to capture a large share of the global hydrogen market. Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis using renewable energy, is considered a vital solution for a more sustainable energy future.
A recent report by a US energy production research firm highlights the growing prominence of Arab countries in this sector. Seven Arab nations are among the top 20 globally in planned green hydrogen production capacity from solar energy, with Mauritania, Oman, Morocco, and Egypt holding leading positions. These countries view green hydrogen as a key component of their energy transition strategies and an opportunity to play a leading role on the international stage.
Morocco, a long-standing regional leader in solar energy, ranks fourth globally with a planned production capacity of 24.49 gigawatts. The country is making substantial investments in new hydrogen projects and leveraging its existing renewable energy infrastructure, including the Noor Ouarzazate solar park, one of the world’s largest.
Morocco currently has 92 megawatts of solar projects under construction and has announced new projects totaling 11.5 gigawatts. The nation aims to produce approximately one million tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030, aligning with its broader strategy to become a major exporter of green hydrogen to Europe, where demand for sustainable energy sources is rapidly increasing.
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