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.

When did Morocco start implementing its national energy strategy?

The government of Morocco started the implementation of its National Energy Strategy in 2009. The Morocco Energy Policy MRV analysis shows that energy subsidies reform and renewable policies to date, resulted in the reduction of 5.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (MtCO2) during the 2009-2016 period relative to the baseline.

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.

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.

What is the IEA report on Morocco's energy policy?

The report was presented in Rabat by Dr Fatih Birol, the International Energy Agency’s Executive Director, in the presence of Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Mr Aziz Rabbah. The report is the IEA’s second in-depth review of Morocco’s policies, after a first edition was published in 2014.

How can Morocco improve its energy security?

As a net energy importer seeking to improve its energy security, Morocco has stepped up initiatives to achieve a level of domestic energy sovereignty. This includes following guidelines for transitioning to cleaner energy sources, with an emphasis on diversification.