Morocco's renewable energy output set to surge 16% annually through 2027

Monday 17 February 2025 - 10:45

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco's renewable energy output set to surge 16% annually through 2027

Morocco's renewable energy production is expected to experience significant growth, with annual increases averaging 16% between 2025 and 2027, according to a recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). This expansion will boost renewables' share in the country's electricity mix from 24% in 2024 to 35% by 2027.

Solar photovoltaic energy will lead this transformation, with projected average annual growth of 57%, while wind power is expected to increase by 15% annually. These developments align with Morocco's ambitious target of achieving at least 52% renewable energy capacity by 2030.

As renewable energy gains momentum, coal-based electricity generation is set to decline by an average of 2.5% annually. Coal's share in the electricity mix will decrease from 60% in 2024 to approximately 50% by 2027.

Morocco's energy strategy emphasizes grid flexibility and battery technology integration. In 2024, the government approved three new electricity decrees focusing on bidirectional flow metering, origin certificates for sustainable energy, and energy efficiency mechanisms.

The country's electricity consumption grew by nearly 3% in 2024, a trend expected to continue through the forecast period. However, Morocco faces new energy challenges as it expands its seawater desalination capacity. These facilities require constant electricity supply, creating an inflexible load on the power grid that must be balanced with the variable nature of renewable energy sources.

The IEA report notes that this inflexibility presents a particular challenge for integrating desalination plants into a grid system with a growing share of intermittent renewable energy sources. The government is actively working to address these infrastructure challenges while maintaining its commitment to renewable energy expansion.