What is Morocco's energy sector?

Morocco’s energy sector is, nevertheless, in continuous expansion. With a vast renewable capacity, the country is developing one of Africa’s largest clean energy sectors, mainly by exploiting wind, solar, and green hydrogen resources. Discover all statistics and data on Energy sector in Morocco now on statista.com!

How much solar power does Morocco have?

Morocco has an average solar potential of 5 kilowatt hours (kWh) per square meter per day, although this varies geographically. Total installed capacity from solar energy currently stands at 831 MW. According to the Ministry of Energy Transition, and Sustainable Development, Morocco could potentially generate 25,000 MW of wind power.

How much wind power does Morocco have?

Total installed capacity from solar energy currently stands at 831 MW. According to the Ministry of Energy Transition, and Sustainable Development, Morocco could potentially generate 25,000 MW of wind power. At present, Morocco has an installed capacity from wind energy of 1553 MW, the second largest volume in Africa behind South Africa.

How can Morocco improve energy security?

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.

How will Morocco diversify its energy mix?

In order to meet the growing demand for electricity and address certain issues arising from the significant expansion of renewable energy, Morocco plans to diversify its generation mix by increasing the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Why should US companies invest in Morocco?

Morocco offers opportunities to U.S. firms in the following segments: High, medium, and low-voltage applications. Total installed capacity from renewable energy sources stands at 4031 MW, corresponding to 38.2 percent of total installed electrical capacity.