Moroccan Immigrant Builds 250-Employee Green Energy Firm

When Mbark Baaziz left his village in Morocco's Zagora province for Spain in 2005, he had no money, no connections, and couldn't speak the language. Today, he employs over 250 people through his renewable energy company and holds awards from Spain's biggest energy firms.

Baaziz grew up in Talaklou, where limited resources taught him resilience. His father instilled lessons about hard work and patience that would carry him through the tough years ahead.

In Tarragona, Spain, Baaziz started from zero. He worked multiple jobs to learn the market while studying renewable energy at night, eventually earning a master's degree in the field.

His childhood in the desert sparked his passion for energy solutions. Zagora's intense sunshine and struggles with water and energy showed him how natural resources could transform communities.

In 2008, Baaziz took the leap into entrepreneurship. A decade later, he founded BAMSA Y OBRAS S.L.U with just ten workers providing labor for industrial projects.

The company grew steadily by focusing on quality and safety. Major energy companies like Repsol and Moeve recognized his teams for their work on groundbreaking projects, including a biofuel facility in Huelva and an energy decarbonization initiative in Bilbao.

The Covid-19 pandemic nearly destroyed everything. Projects stopped, supply chains collapsed, and Baaziz considered closing the company that he'd spent years building.

Instead, he found new solutions and protected his workers' jobs. His team now includes Moroccans and people from multiple countries, all contributing to Spain's renewable energy transition.

The Ripple Effect

Baaziz now sees an opportunity to multiply his impact back home. Morocco aims to generate over 52% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and is launching major green hydrogen projects.

He believes Morocco can become a global clean energy leader, but only if the benefits reach beyond power generation. The country needs industrial development, job creation, and skills training for its own people and diaspora.

His next chapter focuses on knowledge transfer rather than just providing workers. Baaziz wants to train Moroccans in the specialized skills needed for renewable energy projects, bringing expertise from Spain's leading firms to strengthen Morocco's green economy.

From a village with limited electricity to powering Spain's renewable future, Baaziz proves that clean energy creates opportunities that reach far beyond the power grid.