Who is responsible for energy access in Morocco?

Morocco has followed a purely utility-driven approach, in which the national utility—the ONE, or Office National de l'Électricité (National Electricity Company) —has responsibility over the entire energy access program in the kingdom.

How much energy does Morocco produce from renewables?

Production of energy from renewables lagged behind a little, at closer to 20% of the country's total in 2019. But the country has come a long way. Morocco has since pledged to increase the renewables in its electricity mix to 52% by 2030, made up of 20% solar, 20% wind and 12% hydro.

Where does Morocco's energy come from?

Much of that imported energy is generated from fossil fuels. Morocco relies particularly heavily on coal power, which it is expanding along with renewables, and around 40% of electricity in the country comes from coal.

Does Morocco need solar power?

And even as it seeks to end its dependence on fossil fuels, its energy demands are rising fast. Despite these challenges, Morocco has a huge natural potential to produce solar, wind and hydropower, and has taken significant steps to realise it.

Is Morocco a success story in the energy sector?

Morocco has experienced a dramatic improvement in energy access rates over the past twenty years and has now become Africa’s most celebrated success story in the sector.

Why is universal energy access so popular in Morocco?

Universal energy access was the number one social policy of the Moroccan government in the 1990s and 2000s and gained very strong traction due to unconditional political support from the monarchy.