Electricity in Morocco in 2023

Currently, electricity consumption in Morocco is primarily dominated by fossil fuels, with more than three-quarters of its electricity derived from non-low-carbon sources. Coal is the major contributor among fossil fuels, accounting for around 61% of the electricity. Clean energy sources provide about a fifth of the country's electricity, with notable contributions from wind (almost 15%) and solar (around 5%). Hydropower, although low-carbon, contributes close to none with just over 1%. Gas and net imports add roughly similar shares to the mix.

Suggestions

To increase its low-carbon electricity generation, Morocco can expand its existing wind power infrastructure, given its current success and potential for growth. Denmark's model of generating 61% of its electricity from wind illustrates the feasibility and benefits of heavy investment in this field. Additionally, Morocco can learn from countries like Spain that derives 20% of its electricity from nuclear and almost 18% from solar, showing a balanced integration of various green energy sources. Greece's performance with solar energy contributing to 22% of its electricity and Jordan's achievement of 15% solar utilization highlight actionable benchmarks for enhancing solar electricity generation in Morocco.

History

The history of low-carbon electricity generation in Morocco has seen varied development over the past decades. In the 1990s, hydropower experienced notable fluctuations, with significant gains in 1996 and losses both earlier in 1993 and later in 1999. The early 2000s saw moderate increases and declines in hydro output, but a turning point materialized post-2010, witnessing expansions in both wind and solar. Wind energy consistently added capacity from 2013 through to 2023, experiencing particularly significant gains in 2018 and 2023. Solar energy gains have been prominent recently, notably in 2018, 2019, and further accelerating in 2023. Such progress in the adoption of wind and solar systems underscores Morocco's ongoing commitment to diversifying its low-carbon electricity mix.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade

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