The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health is stepping up its sustainability efforts with a major new energy project in Dakhla. In partnership with Nareva Services, a key player in Morocco’s renewable energy sector, the Foundation plans to build a solar power plant at the upcoming Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex. This move is part of a larger plan to reduce the Foundation’s carbon footprint by embedding clean energy into its healthcare infrastructure.
The solar facility will have a capacity of 1.2 megawatts and cover an area of 1.2 hectares. It will include nearly 1,900 photovoltaic panels designed and installed according to strict technical and environmental standards. Once operational, the system is expected to lower the site’s energy consumption by 31 percent and cut annual CO₂ emissions by about 1,356 tons. Beyond savings, the project serves as a clear example of the Foundation’s environmental commitments.
Professor Youns Bjijou, Deputy Director of the Foundation, says this initiative is fully aligned with the institution’s green strategy. It supports Morocco’s national goals for sustainable development while helping to modernize healthcare systems through cleaner energy use.
Norddine Moukhlisse, Deputy CEO of Nareva Services, praised the partnership, calling the project both responsible and forward-thinking. He sees the solar plant as a smart response to today’s growing energy challenges.
This project is part of a broader effort to build Dakhla’s Health City, a next-generation medical and academic complex designed with environmental excellence in mind. The hospital aims to meet the “Excellent” level of environmental performance, while its residential and academic areas are targeting the even higher “Exceptional” standard under international green building guidelines.
The Foundation is not just chasing certifications. Environmental responsibility has been built into the project from the beginning and will remain a priority through every phase of construction. The goal is to create efficient, low-carbon buildings that lead by example in both health and environmental impact.
With this project, the Foundation hopes to establish Dakhla’s Health City as a model for sustainable hospital-university design across Africa. The plan also takes advantage of the region’s natural resources, especially wind, which plays a key role in its energy strategy.
The Foundation, operating under the Honorary Presidency of King Mohammed VI and officially recognized as a public-interest group, is focused on transforming the healthcare sector. Its mission includes expanding access to care, improving education and research, and driving innovation in partnership with national institutions.
Nareva Services, part of the larger Nareva Group, has been a major force in Morocco’s clean energy shift since 2004. The company provides tailored solar solutions and manages a portfolio of 3,750 megawatts, with nearly two-thirds of that coming from renewable sources. It has become a key player in decentralized green energy production.
