Morocco is moving steadily toward achieving its target of generating 50 percent of its installed electricity capacity from renewable sources before 2030, Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali said on Friday during a conference at the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne in Switzerland.
Speaking at a seminar on energy and climate challenges, Benali highlighted the progress Morocco has made in its energy transition, describing the process as more than a technological or economic shift. According to the minister, the transition represents a broader social and political transformation that is reshaping value chains, geopolitical balances, and the relationship between states and citizens.
Reviewing Morocco’s experience, Benali noted that reforms have accelerated since 2021, accompanied by a significant rise in investment. She said permits had been granted for renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of nearly three gigawatts during just the first three months of this year.
The minister added that investment activity in the sector has tripled, while investment in electricity networks has increased fivefold after years of underfunding.
“These developments place Morocco on a path toward achieving its objective of securing 50 percent of installed electricity capacity from renewable sources before 2030,” Benali said, stressing the importance of maintaining reform momentum and ensuring sustainable governance of the sector.
She also pointed to advances in energy efficiency and self-generation of electricity, describing them as key drivers of “energy democracy” by enabling citizens to produce their own power and better manage energy costs. Benali noted that legislative reforms accelerated following the 2023 energy crisis and introduced incentive mechanisms to support these efforts.
Addressing students, academics, diplomats, and institutional representatives attending the event, the minister emphasized the growing link between energy transition and artificial intelligence, arguing that both trends are fundamentally transforming infrastructure, demand for critical minerals, and industrial models.
The conference concluded with a discussion on international developments affecting global energy markets, including the implications of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other major energy-related challenges.
