Chinese industrial group Aeolon launched the construction of its new overseas wind turbine blade production facility, based in the Nador Industrial Acceleration Zone (North of Morocco), on Tuesday. This marks the sixth project for the company and the first one beyond China’s borders.
The project, covering 50 hectares with an investment of approximately 220.8 million euros, represents an important step in the company’s venture in European, African, and Middle Eastern wind power markets.
The factory is set to commence operations by January, 2025, generating 3,300 jobs in the region and contributing substantially to the economic development of Nador and to the national energy industry sector overall.
Key figures attended the official launch ceremony, including Mohcine Jazouli, Minister Delegate in charge of investment; Mouaad Jamai, Governor of the Eastern region; Li Changlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Morocco; and Hu Wenlong, CEO of Aeolon, as well as representatives from various public and private sectors.
Jazouli praised this collaboration between Morocco and China, indicating that this significant investment will enhance Morocco’s business environment and attract new projects, especially in the Eastern region.
Hu Wenlong, Aeolon’s CEO, underscored the need to initiate operations outside of China in order to achieve operational superiority and boost the company’s competitiveness. He stated, “Morocco was chosen for this new factory due to several determining factors, including remarkable political and economic stability, allowing Aeolon to fully focus on its production activities.”
Changlin alluded to the profound connection between the two nations, pointing to their growing relationship since King Mohammed VI’s 2016 visit to China.
He added that Beijing and Rabat are determined to take their collaboration to the next level of strategic partnership, and that this was demonstrated through the state visit that led to the signing of multiple agreements.