• New projects totaling 1.7 GW to be launched starting in 2026

• Program supports Masen target of nearly 5 GW by 2030

• Renewables aimed to exceed 52% of installed power capacity by 2030

Morocco’s Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) has approved a renewable energy development program that includes the launch of new projects totaling 1.7 GW of installed capacity from 2026, the agency said following a board meeting held on Tuesday, December 16.

The decision was taken during a meeting attended by Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Leila Benali, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah, and senior officials from public institutions involved in the energy sector.

The program aligns with Masen’s objective to raise renewable capacity developed under its supervision to nearly 5 GW by 2030. The board also reviewed the agency’s strategic guidelines for 2026–2028, as well as the performance of renewable power plants currently in operation for the 2025 financial year.

Board members were also briefed on recent developments related to the country’s hydrogen offering and the progress of related projects, although no new volumes or timelines were disclosed.

Morocco adopted a national energy strategy in 2009 focused on renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and regional integration. The strategy aims to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and capitalize on the country’s renewable energy potential.

According to key indicators for 2024, Morocco has 2,433 MW of installed wind capacity across 23 projects authorized under Law No. 13-09, and 885.2 MW of installed solar capacity from 13 projects approved under the same framework. The national energy strategy targets renewables accounting for more than 52% of total installed electricity capacity by 2030.

Abdoullah Diop