Morocco Set to Exceed Its 2030 Renewable Energy Goal by 2028
Morocco is making significant strides in its energy transition, with new projections that may allow it to surpass its renewable energy targets earlier than expected. According to the latest estimates from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the share of renewable energy in the Kingdom’s installed electricity capacity could reach 52% by 2028, which is two years ahead of the originally set deadline.
This growth reflects the acceleration of development in Morocco’s electricity sector, driven particularly by increased investments in solar and wind projects, as well as the deployment of new storage capacities to support the rise in renewable production.
Data from the IEA’s photovoltaic systems program indicates that renewable energy accounted for approximately 45.5% of the installed electricity capacity in Morocco by mid-2025. As such, the Kingdom has already made significant progress toward achieving its energy goals for 2030.
It is important to note, however, that this percentage pertains to installed electricity production capacity and does not mean that 45.5% of the electricity consumed in Morocco currently comes from renewable sources.
A Strong Growth in Electrical Capacities
The momentum is expected to further accelerate in the coming years with the implementation of the electrical equipment program for the period 2025-2030, which plans to add approximately 12,445 MW of production capacity at the national level.
Nearly 80% of this new capacity is expected to come from renewable energy projects, confirming their central role in Morocco’s energy strategy.
Solar energy is projected to account for around 35.8% of the planned capacities, while wind energy will make up nearly 31.8%. This distribution reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to diversifying its electricity production sources and boosting the share of clean energies in its energy mix.
Storage: An Essential Lever
The development of renewable energies is also accompanied by increasing investments in electricity storage. Morocco plans to add approximately 1,500 MW of battery storage capacity.
These technologies play a strategic role for electrical grids that incorporate a significant share of renewable sources, whose production varies according to weather conditions. Storage enables the preservation of electricity when production is high and allows for its release when production decreases or when demand increases.
In this domain, the Noor Midelt 2 and Noor Midelt 3 projects are among the key infrastructures. Each is expected to have a solar capacity of 400 MW, supplemented by a storage system that can reach 602 MWh.
Over 3,000 MW of Decentralized Photovoltaics
The growth of solar energy in Morocco extends beyond large projects. The total capacity of decentralized photovoltaic installations, excluding major power plants, is estimated to exceed 3,000 MW.
These installations include facilities for businesses, water pumping systems, and residential applications, highlighting the progress of self-production and the use of solar energy at a local level.
However, accurately assessing these capacities remains challenging due to the lack of a comprehensive national system to catalog and monitor all small and medium photovoltaic installations.
2028 Could Mark a Surpassing of Goals
All of these indicators confirm the acceleration of the transformation of Morocco’s electrical system, supported by the development of solar and wind projects and the strengthening of storage capacities.
If this trend continues, the share of renewable energy could reach 52% of the installed electricity capacity as early as 2028, two years ahead of the initially set deadline.
The year 2030 may thus not just be a target date, but a new milestone towards exceeding it, further solidifying Morocco’s position among countries committed to accelerating the energy transition and developing renewable electricity sources.
