Morocco Accelerates Energy Transition with 16-GW Renewable Power Expansion

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Written by Yogesh Kumar for IIR News Intelligence (Sugar Land, Texas)

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Morocco is set to significantly accelerate its energy transition through a planned investment of approximately US$16 billion aimed at adding nearly 16 gigawatts (GW) of renewable-energy capacity over the next five years. Announced by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development during the Paris Peace Forum 2026, the initiative represents one of the largest renewable-energy expansion programs currently underway in Africa.

According to Industrial Info Resources data, there are 44 active capital renewable-energy projects in Morocco, with a total investment value of US$11.29 billion. The Industrial Info Resources Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database reports can be viewed here.

By the end of 2025, the country had approximately 5.5 GW of operational renewable-energy capacity, accounting for more than 45% of its installed electricity capacity. The renewable portfolio includes around 2.4 GW of wind power, 2.1 GW of hydropower, and nearly 1 GW of solar-generation capacity.

The new investment program aligns with Morocco's broader objective of increasing renewable energy's share of installed electricity capacity to 52% by 2030. Supporting this ambition, the national utility's 2025-2030 investment plan targets the addition of approximately 15 GW of new capacity, with more than 12 GW expected to come from renewable sources.

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