installed capacity of the Noor II power plant which is located in the municipality of Ghessate, in the Southern province 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 farm is operational.

area on which the Noor II complex is built - large enough to be seen from space.

crescent-shaped solar mirrors arranged in ? rows follow the sun as it tracks across the heavens, whirring quietly every few minutes.

major organisations involved: 1) Project owner and developer: MASEN 2) EPC contractor: SENER,ACCIONA and TSK 3) Power distribution: ?.

Estimated project cost.

Price per Kwh

Project commissioned, with construction having started in Feb 2016.