- Morocco doubles solar panel production to 1GW annually while expanding imports.
- National targets aim for a 52% renewable energy share by 2030.
Moroccan solar energy now stands at the centre of Africa’s energy transition. The kingdom has positioned itself as both a top solar technology importer and a local production leader. This dual approach secures supply, supports industrial growth, and reinforces its regional influence.
According to the British research group Ember, Morocco’s solar energy strategy accelerated with impressive results. On one hand, imports of photovoltaic panels have surged, with over 800 megawatts received between July 2024 and June 2025.
On the other hand, Morocco has doubled its domestic production capacity, reaching 1 gigawatt per year. Consequently, it stands out as one of the few African nations with significant manufacturing strength.
This strategy carries long-term benefits. It reduces energy dependence, boosts national supply security, and underlines Morocco’s ambition to become a continental hub. Furthermore, Law 13-09 on renewable energy, adopted in 2010, opened the door for private investors. As a result, the sector has grown rapidly and attracted global attention.
Morocco’s energy transition targets are equally ambitious. The national plan aims to raise the share of renewables to 52 per cent of installed capacity by 2030. Already, in 2023, renewables made up 40 per cent of the energy mix. Specifically, the goal is to achieve 20 per cent solar, 20 per cent wind, and 12 per cent hydroelectric generation by 2030.
The Noor Ouarzazate complex symbolises this ambition. With 580 megawatts of combined capacity, it integrates photovoltaic systems with concentrated solar power plants. Therefore, it represents technological progress and employment, training, and research opportunities for Moroccans.
Additionally, Morocco plans to leverage its 900 MW electricity interconnection with Spain. This link strengthens its role as an energy bridge between Africa and Europe. In doing so, the kingdom adds economic and strategic value to its renewable agenda.
Ember highlights that solar power’s real value now lies in delivering electricity at prices competitive with fossil fuels. Consequently, Morocco is not just producing panels but also effectively exploiting solar energy.
Moroccan solar energy will remain at the heart of Africa’s clean energy transformation. Morocco is leading the continent’s solar revolution with consistent investments and world-class projects.