COP31: The Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra SRM at the Heart of the Renewable Energy Debate
The Role of Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems in Morocco Highlighted at COP31
During COP31, held in Antalya, Turkey, the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Regional Multiservices Company took part in an international discussion focused on the potential of decentralized renewable energy in Morocco. The company’s General Manager, Ramadan Bakrour, emphasized the critical function of smart electrical grids in integrating solar power production and accelerating the Kingdom’s energy transition.
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra Represents Morocco
As part of the activities at the 31st Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP31), Ramadan Bakrour participated in a side event at the Moroccan Pavilion on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
This gathering, themed "The Potential of Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems in Morocco," provided an opportunity to present and debate findings from a technical study conducted by the IMAL think tank. The study highlighted the significant potential of rooftop solar panels to aid the national energy transition while identifying the technical and regulatory constraints that still hinder the widespread adoption of these systems.
Smart Grids: A Strategic Challenge for Solar Energy
In his speech, Bakrour underscored the strategic importance of investing in smart electrical grids and deploying technologies to enhance their management. He particularly stressed the necessity of measurement, control, and management systems, which are seen as essential mechanisms for ensuring the effective integration of decentralized solar production into distribution networks.
The key challenge lies in ensuring the stability of electrical infrastructures while accommodating the variable and intermittent nature of renewable energies, which depend on weather and geographical conditions. Thus, modernizing the grids is critical for fostering the development of solar installations and optimizing their contribution to the national energy system.
Rooftop Solar: A Lever for Accelerating Decarbonization
Participants at this event also highlighted the role of rooftop solar systems in accelerating the energy transition. These installations represent a significant lever for diversifying electricity production sources and supporting Morocco’s decarbonization projects.
Their development aligns with the Kingdom’s climate commitments and its national strategy for energy and sustainable development. However, the broader adoption of these solutions requires overcoming the identified technical and regulatory obstacles, as well as strengthening the necessary infrastructures to accommodate decentralized electricity production.
Regional Multiservices Companies Confronting Energy Challenges
The participation of Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra in this international event illustrates the essential role that regional multiservices companies play in discussions about the future of the energy sector. Through their involvement in managing and developing distribution networks, these entities are poised to support the integration of new technologies and the modernization of electrical infrastructures.
This presence at COP31 underscores the importance of exchanging expertise and sharing experiences to address the challenges of the energy transition and contribute to Morocco’s ambitions in renewable energy.
