As the world accelerates toward cleaner energy and transport, Morocco is cementing its place on the global clean energy map with a landmark agreement to host Africa's first battery gigafactory.
Backed by a USD 5.6 B investment from China's Gotion High-Tech , the project is set to transform the North African kingdom into a major supplier of batteries for electric vehicles EVs and renewable energy storage, a strategic leap for both Morocco and the continent.
The gigafactory will be located in Kenitra, northwest Morocco, an industrial hub already home to major carmakers. Construction is underway, with production expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
