Morocco is set to increase its renewable energy capacity to 9,338MW by 2029. The plans follows an approval from National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) as part of its commitment to modernizing electricity sector.
The increase will be a 29% rise from the previous year. Following extensive discussions with stakeholders, ANRE introduced greater flexibility in reallocating unused grid capacity between transmission and distribution systems. This ensures a better balance between production and consumption, optimizing existing infrastructure.
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Morocco’s energy sector
Additionally, ANRE emphasized the importance of publishing hosting capacity figures to support both public and private sector operators. By working closely with the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) and other network managers, ANRE aims to provide accurate data for guiding energy policy while maintaining grid security and stability. As an independent regulatory body, ANRE oversees fair and transparent access to national electricity networks and sets tariffs for transmission and distribution.
Morocco’s energy sector is dominated by oil and coal, but it’s shifting towards renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro. The country’s energy needs are largely imported, but it has significant potential to reduce its reliance on foreign energy sources.
The Government of Morocco seeks to increase security of supply by reducing dependence on energy imports, including increasing use of renewable sources for electricity production. As of the end of 2022, the share of renewable energy in the electrical capacity mix stood at 38 percent, or 4,154 MW. Hence, Morocco was ranked among the top 5 of African countries in terms of renewable energies with a capacity of 3,727 MW according to the latest report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency last year.
