Renewable Energy Morocco reports growth in power production By Nadim Kawach May 15, 2025, 12:55 PM CFOTO/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect A solar thermal power installation similar to a Moroccan one in Ouarzazate. Power generated from renewables is up 44 percent in the North African country 5% rise since 2021 $2.7bn of investment under way Renewables fuel 44% of power A surge in investment has boosted Morocco’s power generation by nearly 5 percent over the past four years as the North African nation pushed ahead with an electricity expansion strategy to higher demand, according to its energy minister. In early 2025, Morocco produced nearly 12 gigawatts (GW) of electricity, including around 5.4GW of renewable energy, said Leila Benali, Morocco’s minister of energy transition and sustainable development. She told its parliament on Tuesday that the increase was in line with targets and that it was a result of a strategy to sharply boost investment in the power sector. “Electricity generation in Morocco recorded an increase of nearly five percent during 2021-25, thanks to investments in the sector as well as organisational and legislative reforms,” Benali said in her comments published on Facebook. The minister said Morocco’s new power investment strategy envisages increasing renewable energy funding fourfold — in solar, wind and some hydrogen — and conventional electricity fivefold over the next five years. An official said in late 2024 that Morocco is planning to invest nearly 27 billion Moroccan dirhams ($2.7 billion) in the next five years to expand its electricity networks and increase the share of renewable energy. Morocco’s PayTic raises $4m for Africa expansion Final decision to be made on Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline Morocco partners with central African nations on EV plan Morocco has already made progress in plans to rely more on renewable energy. It accounted for 44.3 percent of the total energy mix at the end of 2024, said Tarik Hammane, director general of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water. A government report early this year showed that investments in renewable energy projects in Morocco increased by nearly 42 percent over the past four years. The investments surged to nearly MAD25.3 billion ($2.6 billion) during 2021-2024 from MAD17.5 billion ($1.8 billion) in the previous four years. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
