Morocco energy storage configuration policy requirements

Who is responsible for electricity storage in Morocco?

Electricity storage in Morocco falls within the scope of competence of the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment. ONEE is in charge of the production, the transmission and the distribution of electricity.

How can the Moroccan electric system achieve long-term sustainability?

However, more needs to be done for the Moroccan electric system to achieve long-term financial, energy, and climate sustainability. Moving forward, continuation of energy subsidies and tariff reform, and acceleration of the incorporation of renewables are instrumental to the success of the National Energy Strategy and NDC.

Can Morocco achieve 52% renewable installed capacity by 2030?

Looking forward, Morocco needs make substantial additional policy efforts to enable its ambition of reaching 52% renewable installed capacity by 2030, while preserving valuable fiscal resources from wasteful and inefficient energy subsidies and protecting those people who could be adversely affected by these policies.

How is energy storage defined in Morocco?

Electricity storage is not separately defined in the Moroccan legislative framework. The rules concerning the issue of energy storage are to be found in the law applicable to the production of electricity.

What support is needed for Morocco's energy sector?

Given the backdrop of Morocco’s rapidly increasing energy demand and changing power generation profile, a targeted support is needed to accelerate subsidy reform measures, put in place appropriate structure/mechanisms of energy and electricity pricing, and provide the right incentives in the electricity sector.

Is there a standard for battery storage in Morocco?

It is also worth noting that the Moroccan Institute for Standardization ( “IMANOR”) has recently enacted standards applying to battery storage 4 .