Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has connected the Casablanca seawater desalination plant to the electrical grid, according to reports from July 2026. The connection is a critical milestone for the project, which aims to supply drinking water to the Casablanca-Settat region.
The desalination plant, one of the largest in Africa, is designed to produce 300 million cubic meters of water per year. It uses reverse osmosis technology and is powered by renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, to reduce its carbon footprint.
ONEE officials stated that the grid connection will allow testing of the plant's systems before full operation begins. The project is part of Morocco's national water strategy to address water scarcity exacerbated by climate change and population growth.
The plant is expected to start partial operations by late 2026, with full capacity reached in 2027. It will serve over 7 million people in the region, reducing pressure on existing water resources.
