Core Viewpoint - ACWA Power has successfully won the international tender for the NOOR Midelt 2 and NOOR Midelt 3 solar-storage integrated projects in Morocco, with a total installed capacity of 800MW solar and 1.2GWh storage, involving an investment of approximately $3.5 billion (about 25.1 billion RMB) [1] Group 1 - The storage component of the projects will utilize Gotion High-Tech's energy storage solutions, including 314Ah storage cells, a 5MWh liquid-cooled storage system, and a 5.5MW PCS medium-voltage integrated machine [1] - Gotion High-Tech will also provide after-sales maintenance services to ensure stable operation of the projects [1] Group 2 - Gotion High-Tech's factory in Morocco is progressing steadily, aiming for localized production and delivery of batteries and energy storage systems [1] - In June 2024, the Moroccan government and Gotion High-Tech signed a strategic investment agreement to establish a super factory for new energy electric vehicle batteries in Morocco, with an annual production capacity of 20GWh and an investment of 12.8 billion dirhams (approximately 9.3 billion RMB) [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant growth and investment opportunities in the energy storage sector, particularly focusing on the activities of Guoxuan High-Tech in Morocco and the increasing presence of Chinese lithium battery companies in the region [4][12]. Group 1: Guoxuan High-Tech's Activities - Guoxuan High-Tech has secured two major solar-storage integrated projects in Morocco, with a total investment of approximately $3.5 billion, featuring 400MWh of photovoltaic equipment and 602MWh battery storage systems [5][6]. - The company is also developing a local production base for battery and energy storage systems in Morocco, with a strategic investment agreement signed in June 2024 for a super factory with an annual capacity of 20GWh [9][10]. - Guoxuan High-Tech's 5MWh liquid cooling energy storage system has received EU compliance certification, indicating its readiness for local production and delivery [10][11]. Group 2: Chinese Lithium Battery Companies in Morocco - Several Chinese lithium battery companies, including CATL and Guoxuan High-Tech, are establishing projects in Morocco, driven by favorable trade policies and the country's strategic location [12][14]. - Morocco's automotive industry is rapidly growing, with government initiatives aiming for a production scale of 100,000 electric vehicles by 2025, attracting numerous automotive manufacturers [15][16]. - The country possesses rich mineral resources, particularly phosphates, which are crucial for lithium iron phosphate batteries, making it an attractive location for Chinese companies to secure resource access [16].