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Morocco Accelerates Transition to Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development

Strategic Insights

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As part of its National Energy Strategy launched in 2009, Morocco aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 52% of the installed electricity capacity and cut energy demand by 20% by 2030. The 2026 Finance Bill continues this transition by promoting renewable energy schemes, improving energy efficiency, investing in infrastructure, and spurring new technologies. By May 2025, renewable energy accounted for more than 45% of Morocco's power installed capacity, a significant increase from 37% in 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • Morocco's National Energy Strategy aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 52% of the installed electricity capacity and cut energy demand by 20% by 2030.
  • The 2026 Finance Bill promotes renewable energy schemes, improves energy efficiency, invests in infrastructure, and spurs new technologies.
  • Renewable energy accounted for 45.1% of Morocco's power installed capacity by May 2025, compared to 37% in 2021.
  • Morocco plans to increase solar and wind power generation, and create large-scale battery storage facilities, by 2026.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is cooperating with Morocco in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
  • The government is proceeding with its natural gas master plan, which includes the construction of a new LNG terminal and a new regulatory framework for the gas market.
  • Green hydrogen production has emerged as a key pillar of Morocco's energy strategy, with six large-scale projects launched in 2025.
  • Energy efficiency remains Morocco's focus for its sustainability strategy, with new projects to be undertaken in 2026, including the rollout of minimum performance standards for household appliances.
  • The mining and geological sectors are witnessing considerable growth, with several mapping projects launched in 2024 and 2025.
  • The draft law to amend Law No. 33-13 on mining aims to improve environmental protection, strengthen governance and transparency, and encourage local value creation from extracted minerals.

Statistics:

  • 45.1%: Share of renewable energy in Morocco's power installed capacity as of May 2025 (compared to 37% in 2021)
  • 52%: Target share of renewable energy in installed electricity capacity by 2030
  • 20%: Target reduction in energy demand by 2030
  • MAD 370 billion: Total investment for six large-scale green hydrogen projects launched in 2025
  • 2024-2027: Timeline for several mapping projects in the mining and geological sectors
  • 45%: Share of geographic coverage of the National Geological Mapping Plan as of 2024
  • 2026: Target year for the introduction of a new regulatory framework for the gas market and the launch of public awareness campaigns on energy efficiency.

Sources:

  • "Mohammedia Since launching its National Energy Strategy in 2009, Morocco has been working to raise the share of renewable energy to 52% of the installed electricity capacity and cut energy demand by 20% by 2030." [Source: Morocco's National Energy Strategy]
  • "As of May 2025, more than 45% of Morocco's power installed capacity was attributed to renewable energy compared to 37% in 2021." [Source: Morocco's Ministry of Energy, Mining, and the Environment]
  • "Projects such as Noor Atlas and Noor Midelt have helped reduce production costs to between 34 and 42 centimes per kilowatt-hour, showing growing competitiveness in the sector." [Source: Morocco's national news agency]

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