In 2025, Morocco's electricity consumption heavily relies on fossil fuels, with more than 70% coming from these sources, including over 60% from coal. This heavy reliance on fossil fuels poses challenges due to their environmental impacts, such as contributing to climate change and air pollution. On the positive side, Morocco has made significant strides in adopting low-carbon energy solutions, with almost a third of its electricity generated from clean sources. Wind energy leads the way in low-carbon generation, providing over 20% of the country's electricity. Solar and hydropower make up smaller portions, contributing roughly 4% and 2%, respectively.
Is Electricity Growing in Morocco?
Unfortunately, electricity consumption in Morocco appears to be declining. The latest figures indicate that in 2025, electricity consumption stands at 1,090 kWh per person, a downward trend from 2024, when it was 1,219 kWh per person. This represents a reduction of 130 kWh per person in just one year. Similarly, low-carbon electricity generation has decreased from a record of 316 kWh per person in 2024 to 298 kWh per person in 2025, indicating a drop of 18 kWh per person. While Morocco has made progress in clean energy, maintaining and increasing growth in this sector is crucial to ensure sustainable electricity consumption.
Suggestions
To bolster low-carbon electricity production, Morocco should focus on expanding its wind energy capabilities, as it already generates a substantial portion of its electricity this way. Additionally, lessons can be drawn from regions successfully harnessing clean energy, particularly solar and nuclear. For example, Nevada's achievement of generating over 30% of its electricity from solar energy, and France's production of nearly 70% from nuclear, exemplify viable strategies for sustainable growth. By investing in solar projects and considering the development of nuclear energy capacity, Morocco can transition further away from fossil fuels and enhance its clean electricity generation.
History
The history of low-carbon electricity in Morocco demonstrates growth, particularly in wind and solar energy sectors. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, hydropower experienced fluctuations, with some notable increases and decreases in output. However, a more stable expansion became evident starting from 2013, with wind consistently contributing additional energy. From 2018 to 2024, both wind and solar experienced growth spurts, particularly in 2023 and 2024, where wind saw a considerable increase of 1.2 TWh in 2023 and 3.3 TWh in 2024. Yet, in 2025, wind generation slightly decreased, highlighting the need for continued focus on expanding low-carbon capacity to counter any setbacks and drive future progress. Building upon these advances will be crucial in meeting Morocco's energy needs sustainably.
