Morocco’s exceptional solar resources, reaching 2,264 kWh/m²/year in southern regions, position the country to become Africa’s solar energy pioneer, new SolarPower Europe report reveals.
The comprehensive analysis comes as Morocco pushes to achieve its target of at least 52% renewable energy in its installed electricity capacity by 2030.
According to the report, Morocco’s exceptional solar resources position it uniquely for solar power development, with global horizontal irradiation (GHI) reaching as high as 2,264 kWh/m²/year in the southern regions.
The country currently has a total installed electricity capacity of 11,987 MW, with thermal sources accounting for 6,676 MW, while solar capacity stands at 831 MW, comprising both photovoltaic and concentrated solar power installations.