Moroccan real estate company Aradei Capital and retail group LabelVie have announced a new plan to install solar panels across their commercial sites in Morocco.
The first stage covers nine locations. It will see 25,000 square metres of rooftop solar panels installed, with a planned production capacity of 5 MWp. The system should be up and running by 2026.
The companies say they also plan to expand the project to around 60 sites across the country. If fully rolled out, total capacity could reach 20 MWp. Future plans may include solar covers for parking areas and battery storage systems to keep energy for later use.
LabelVie chief executive Naoual Ben Amar said the project is an important step in the company’s push to reduce its environmental impact while still improving performance. Aradei Capital managing director Nasser Benjelloun said the project is a key part of its “Bricks For Impact” sustainability strategy and builds on its long-term partnership with LabelVie.
The announcement comes after Morocco introduced new rules for companies producing their own electricity. Businesses can now install solar systems of up to 5 MW and connect them to the grid through a simpler process. They can also send up to 20% of extra electricity back into the national grid in return for credits or payments. Morocco aims for 52% of its electricity capacity to come from renewable energy by 2030.
The two companies have worked closely for years. Aradei Capital was created in 2013 after LabelVie separated its property assets into a dedicated company. Today, LabelVie runs more than 411 stores across 37 cities, including brands such as Carrefour, Atacadao and Supeco. Aradei manages commercial properties in 23 cities covering more than 506,000 square metres.
The companies say the move is also about cutting energy costs. Morocco relies heavily on imported energy, which makes prices unpredictable. They expect solar power to help reduce bills and make costs more stable over time, while also lowering emissions.
