Morocco has launched a tender for a 1,000-kilometre ultra-high-voltage (UHV) transmission line designed to move about 2 GW of renewable power between Boujdour and Tensift, the National Office for Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) said.
In a notice published on its website, ONEE said the first phase of the process is a pre-qualification round, with applications due by January 15, 2026. Shortlisted bidders will then be invited to submit offers under an engineering, procurement and construction model.
The selected contractor will design, build and commission the project under a turnkey contract, with commissioning targeted for December 2028.
The Boujdour–Tensift UHV link forms part of a wider programme of large-scale electrical infrastructure expansion across the country. ONEE is also developing a high-voltage direct current link to connect Morocco’s southern and central regions.
Morocco already operates more than 30,000 km of UHV lines, according to ONEE. The utility is currently building a 400 kV double-circuit line due mid-2026, which will add capacity to carry roughly 900 MW of mainly wind-generated power.
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A recent study by the Rabat-based Imal Initiative for Climate and Development estimated that Morocco could install up to 28.6 GW of distributed solar capacity, producing nearly 67 TWh of electricity and creating a potential US$31 billion market.
