Morocco energy storage subsidies

Will removing oil subsidies affect Morocco's energy system?

With Morocco’s existing generation capacity, including ample coal-burning capacity but limited renewable energy, removal of oil subsidies alone could cause a shift from oil to coal and natural gas, slightly increasing electric system carbon emissions on a net basis.

Why did Morocco reform fossil fuel subsidies?

The reform of fossil fuel subsidies addressed a mix of concerns related to energy security, budget health and climate action. Morocco is endowed with very few fossil fuel resources and has long relied on imports to meet 90% of its energy needs.

Does Morocco have a fuel subsidy policy?

Fuel subsidies: Like the Policy Scenario, the Baseline 2016 scenario assumes that there are no fuel subsidies are in effect in Morocco’s electricity system from 2014 onward. Electricity tariffs: This scenario assumes that Moroccan electricity consumers continue to pay the same for electricity as they did in 2015 in all years between 2016 and 2030.

Does Morocco need a new energy policy?

The analysis shows that current policies in Morocco need significant strengthening to meet the targets outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution for 2030, based on the elimination of coal-fired power plants and the uptake of renewable energy technologies, in particular wind and solar power.

What is Morocco's energy strategy?

Morocco’s chief focus is its large-scale solar and wind strategy, which is underpinned by strong political will. In 2008, the government developed a renewable energy and energy efficiency plan, which set a goal to reach 42% renewable energy generation capacity (not consumption) by 2020. (Consumption will be lower because of intermittency.)

How much energy did Morocco save in 2016?

The policy package saved 378 GWh of electricity in 2016, equivalent to 1.1% of electricity generation, and increased renewable energy in that year to 32% of total installed capacity, as opposed to 26% estimated in the baseline1. More needs to be done for the Moroccan electric system to achieve long-term financial-energy-climate sustainability.