Morocco energy storage policy

4 FAQs about Morocco energy storage policy

Does Morocco have a national energy strategy?

The findings from the Morocco Energy Policy MRV demonstrate that the country has made significant progress on the implementation of its National Energy Strategy. The effort has so far resulted in electricity demand saving, more renewable energy generation, and significant emission reduction.

How can the Moroccan electric system achieve long-term sustainability?

However, more needs to be done for the Moroccan electric system to achieve long-term financial, energy, and climate sustainability. Moving forward, continuation of energy subsidies and tariff reform, and acceleration of the incorporation of renewables are instrumental to the success of the National Energy Strategy and NDC.

How can Morocco improve the security of the energy supply?

The Government of Morocco seeks to increase the security of the energy supply by reducing dependence on imports, including increasing the use of renewable sources for electricity production. As of the end of 2023, the share of renewable energy in the electrical capacity mix stood 11.42 GW (ANRE data).

How much energy did Morocco save in 2016?

The policy package saved 378 GWh of electricity in 2016, equivalent to 1.1% of electricity generation, and increased renewable energy in that year to 32% of total installed capacity, as opposed to 26% estimated in the baseline1. More needs to be done for the Moroccan electric system to achieve long-term financial-energy-climate sustainability.