Morocco to Double Power Capacity Ahead of World Cup

September 22, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Morocco is preparing a historic expansion of its energy sector, with plans to nearly double its electricity generation capacity from 12 gigawatts (GW) to 27 GW by 2030.

The government has launched a US$13 billion investment program, blending public and private capital, to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels--which currently meets about 90% of national demand--and secure energy supply ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. By the end of the decade, 80% of Morocco's capacity is expected to come from renewables. Over 2,000 megawatts (MW) of projects worth US$1.9 billion have already been authorized, while an additional 9 GW of renewable capacity is scheduled between 2023 and 2027, supported by US$9 billion in funding.

Morocco currently operates more than 4.5 GW of renewable capacity, including more than 1.8 GW of wind, 1.6 GW of solar and about 1.1 GW of hydropower. The Noor Ouarzazate solar complex alone delivers 580 MW, ranking among the world's largest concentrated solar power plants. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Plant Database can click here for the plant profile.

Upcoming projects will expand capacity in solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind and hydropower upgrades, while grid modernization programs are being scaled up to integrate intermittent renewable generation. Transmission investment will also focus on linking Morocco's southern provinces with the national grid and supporting power exports to Europe through existing interconnections with Spain and a planned new link with the U.K.

These initiatives, coupled with efficiency measures and private-sector partnerships, are projected to create more than 25,000 jobs and meet rising domestic demand, which has been growing at 4-5% annually. With ambitious targets and large-scale projects underway, Morocco is positioning itself as North Africa's leader in renewable power generation and regional energy security.

Industrial Info is tracking 41 renewable energy projects in Morocco, worth US$7.59 billion. Subscribers can click here for a list of detailed project reports.

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