A study on the potential of decentralized energy in Morocco was presented on Wednesday in Tangier during a meeting attended by officials, experts, and civil society representatives, as part of discussions on the country’s energy transition.
The report, prepared by the IMAL Foundation for Climate and Development in partnership with the Moroccan Coalition for Climate and Sustainable Development, was introduced within the framework of a series of regional meetings focusing on decentralized energy as a driver of energy sovereignty and socio economic competitiveness.
The study outlined several scenarios for deploying solar energy systems on building rooftops, with a medium scenario projecting an installed capacity of 17.15 gigawatts by 2035, generating approximately 40.1 terawatt hours and creating a market valued at 18.65 billion dollars.
At the regional level, particularly in the Tangier Tetouan Al Hoceima region, the report highlighted potential outcomes including a capacity of 1.63 gigawatts and production of 2.94 terawatt hours, along with economic impacts such as supporting the market and maintaining jobs by 2030.
Speakers also addressed challenges facing the energy sector and emphasized the need to strengthen coordination among stakeholders, while highlighting the importance of implementing the legal framework governing self generation of electricity.
The event shed light on these findings and emphasized the role of renewable energy in Morocco’s ongoing energy transition.