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How much solar power does Morocco have?

Morocco has an average solar potential of five 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.

Are fuel and electricity prices stable in Morocco?

Fuel and electricity prices in Morocco remained stable between 2022 and 2023. Fuel prices were completely deregulated in 2015. Oil accounts for nearly 54% of total energy consumption, while coal accounts for 31%. Electricity demand is expected to increase by 6%/year by 2030 to 80 TWh.

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 1,650 MW, the second largest volume in Africa behind South Africa.

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).