Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Morocco 2019
Executive Summary
- Energy System Transformation: Morocco is pursuing an ambitious energy transition pathway, aiming to provide affordable, secure, and clean energy to its population.
- Energy Security: The country is increasing storage capacity in CSP plants and investing in new interconnections and market integration with European neighbors, enhancing security, efficiency, and flexibility of the power system.
- Subsidy Reforms: Morocco has phased out most fossil fuel subsidies and begun creating the institutional framework for an effective power market.
Key Recommendations
- Energy Efficiency: Morocco needs to root its 2030 energy efficiency ambitions in the upcoming National Energy Efficiency Strategy and related action plan.
- Cleaner Transport: Promote cleaner transport and mobility through effective energy efficiency policies.
Energy System Transformation
- Climate Change Mitigation: Morocco aims to reduce energy-related CO2 emissions and adapt to climate change through strategic frameworks.
- Long-Term Scenarios: Long-term energy and climate scenarios should guide sustainable development.
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Intensity: Morocco needs to focus on reducing energy intensity across various sectors.
- Institutions: Strengthen institutions for energy efficiency through better policies and regulations.
- Buildings: Implement energy efficiency measures in commercial and residential buildings.
- Industry: Enhance energy efficiency in industrial processes.
- Agriculture: Promote energy-efficient practices in agriculture.
- Transport: Encourage cleaner transport options and mobility solutions.
Renewable Energy
- Overview: Morocco is leading the deployment of renewable energy in North Africa and the Mediterranean, particularly in solar technologies like CSP and hybrid technologies with solar photovoltaic.
This report offers detailed insights into Morocco's energy challenges and provides recommendations to support its energy transition goals.
