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Publish Date : 08-Sep-2016

As a commitment to clean energy, Morocco is gearing up to launch a major project to turn its mosques green, two months before the country hosts the COP22 climate conference.

The ministry of endowments and islamic affairs has unveiled a tender in last month to modify 64 mosques initially in 6 of the kingdom's cities to decrease the power they consume.

It is aiming for a 40-per cent cut in energy costs at 15,000 mosques across the country that consume an average of 90 kilowatts a day, said the SIE state energy investment firm.

According to studies, power consumption can be reduced by 60 per cent, with estimates showing savings of nearly 68% at Rabat's majestic As-Sunna mosque.

This is achievable through energy-saving lighting, photovoltaic power production and solar water heating, and without harming the appearance of the mosques.

SIE said with access to hot water for washing and air conditioning available in prayer rooms, the upgrades will also benefit the faithful.

It noted that another upshot would be the "strong social impact" through the creation of 5,000 jobs and a new growth market. "The return of the investment made will be based on the energy savings achieved."

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