Germany Plans to Source 5% of Its Electricity from Morocco
Germany Plans to Source 5% of Its Electricity from Morocco
€40 Billion Submarine Cable Project to Transmit Renewable Energy From Morocco to Germany The German government has officially announced its support for the ambitious "Sila Atlantik" project, one of the most ambitious energy projects of modern times. This massive project aims to transmit renewable energy from the Kingdom of Morocco to Germany via a 4,800-kilometer undersea cable across the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. This announcement represents a strategic turning point in energy relations between Europe and Africa, reviving the long-dormant dream of continental electricity interconnection. This German support comes within the context of concerted European efforts to diversify energy sources and enhance energy security, especially in light of recent geopolitical shifts that have highlighted the vulnerability of reliance on traditional energy sources. The project is not merely a commercial deal, but a profound strategic partnership that could reshape the energy landscape of …