Spain and Morocco 's power grid operators have signed two memorandums of understanding : the first covering the construction of a 700 MW power interconnector between the two nations , and the second involving a strategic partnership aimed at the integration of solar and energy markets . Analysts hope this third € ##100 m ( $ 170 m ) Spanish - Moroccan interconnection could increase solar energy in the European Union . The current annual balance of electricity exchanges using the existing interconnections between Spain and Morocco has the former as an electricity exporter. However , the commission of a 1 GW Moroccan solar power plant in December could lead to use of cheap fossil fuel - based energy instead .
Spain and Morocco 's power grid operators have signed two memorandums of understanding : the first covering the construction of a 700 MW power interconnector between the two nations , and the second involving a strategic partnership aimed at the integration of solar and energy markets . Analysts hope this third € ##100 m ( $ 170 m ) Spanish - Moroccan interconnection could increase solar energy in the European Union . However , the commission of a 1 GW Moroccan solar power plant in December could lead to use of cheap fossil fuel - based energy instead .