Morocco

The country has made significant progress in renewable energy capacity, grid expansion, and regulatory frameworks to support this transition.

One of the key regulatory advancements is the introduction of Decree No. 2-24-761, which establishes a guarantees of origin (GoOs) system for renewable electricity. This decree aligns with Morocco’s broader renewable energy strategy and enhances transparency, credibility, and international competitiveness by ensuring that electricity generated from renewable sources is verifiable and traceable.

Decree No. 2-24-761 introduces a Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) system for renewable electricity, marking a key regulatory advancement

The key provisions of the decree include:

• A structured tracking system: Ensuring the traceability of renewable energy from production to consumption, with certificates valid for 12 months.
• A standardised certification process: Producers must submit requests to the competent authority, with a 30-day evaluation period.
• A robust verification mechanism: Accredited inspection bodies, certified under NM ISO/CEI 17020, will monitor and audit installations, with provisions for random inspections.
• The introduction of certificates of origin (GoOs) has been positively received by industry players and stakeholders, as it enhances the credibility and attractiveness of Morocco’s renewable energy sector. This system is expected to:
• Reassure investors by ensuring transparent and verifiable renewable energy consumption.
• Boost interest in green energy by enabling businesses to prove compliance with sustainability commitments.
• Facilitate the development of PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), allowing industries to source electricity directly from renewable producers with verified origins.

Additionally, this framework aligns with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), making Moroccan industries more competitive in international markets.

Morocco has been making significant strides in solar PV deployment and manufacturing, supported by its new certification system and renewable energy expansion initiatives. The country’s total installed power capacity reached 11 474 MW (+3.8%), with renewables now representing 40.7% of the energy mix. Key infrastructure developments include the Boujdour Wind Farm (300 MW) and Aftissat II Wind Farm (200 MW), further strengthening Morocco’s renewable portfolio. Additionally, the expansion of solar monitoring infrastructure, from 5 measurement stations in 2020 to 13 in 2024, has significantly improved data accuracy for PV project planning and performance optimisation, ensuring better integration of solar energy into the national grid.

Morocco aims to reach 52% renewable electricity generation by 2030, and the guarantees of origin system will play a crucial role in achieving this goal by:

• Facilitating green energy trade and exports,
• Supporting green hydrogen production and certification
• Aligning Morocco’s energy transition with international markets (EU, MENA, Africa)
• Strengthening industrial decarbonisation and corporate sustainability strategies

Key efforts focus on grid integration, advanced technology development, energy storage solutions, and diversified PV applications, including Floating PV, Agri-PV, and Power-to-X.

The country’s RD&D efforts are currently centered on:

• Grid Integration of PV Plants: Developing advanced grid management solutions to enhance stability and optimise energy distribution.
• Technology Development and Innovation: Advancing high-performance PV modules, bifacial technologies, and innovative cooling and cleaning systems tailored for desert environments.
• Energy Storage Solutions: Expanding research on battery storage, hydrogen-based storage, and hybrid energy solutions to ensure round-the-clock energy availability.
• Diverse PV Applications: Scaling up Floating PV, Agri-PV, and Power-to-X projects to create a diversified and sustainable renewable energy ecosystem.

Morocco is leveraging its extensive research infrastructure—spanning research centres, universities, and private sector innovation hubs—to foster local technology development and manufacturing. Institutions such as IRESEN and Green Energy Park (GEP) play a pivotal role in advancing digital applications for operation & maintenance (O&M) and the development of solar cells and modules adapted to harsh desert climates.

A major milestone in 2024 is the expansion of local PV module manufacturing, including the increase of Ecoprogetti’s production line in Al Hoceima to 1 GW, utilising advanced TOPCon G12 half-cut cell technology. Morocco is also scaling up large-scale PV projects, such as:

• OCP Group’s 400 MW solar plants in Benguerir and Khouribga.
• The launch of a new mega PV and wind power project in the Western regions, aligning with Morocco’s national hydrogen strategy. This initiative is set to begin in 2025, featuring a 1,400 km high-voltage transmission line to Casablanca.

Additionally, the country is pioneering hybrid solar projects, such as integrating Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and PV for enhanced efficiency. It is also advancing renewable energy microgrids through MASEN’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

These initiatives are not only strengthening Morocco’s renewable energy capacity but also positioning the country as an emerging solar technology exporter in the MENA region and beyond.

The market demonstrated healthy expansion with total electricity sales of 34 319 GWh (+2.7%), distributed between direct clients (50.8%) and distributors (41.4%).

Morocco’s PV industry has experienced significant growth, reinforcing its role in the national power mix as part of the country’s ambition to reach 52% renewable electricity by 2030. The solar energy sector has seen increasing investments, particularly in PV module manufacturing, solar research, and grid expansion to support the integration of more solar capacity.

Key industrial developments include:

• The establishment of ALMADEN FZ in Tangier, a 500 MWp/year PV module production facility focusing on glass-glass half-cell panels (G12) starting from 580 W.
• Morocco is also positioning itself as a leader in high-efficiency PV technology, with InnovX & ParkX launching a 1.2 GW HJT solar panel manufacturing unit by 2024, with plans to integrate cells and wafers by 2029.
• Another major initiative is Gi3 – Green Innov Industry Investment, which has launched MySol, Morocco’s first industrial unit for solar water heater production, with over 80% industrial integration. The company is also planning a 1 GW TopCon PV module production facility.