Morocco could achieve 2.97 GW of installed solar capacity by 2028 under a medium-case scenario, with the potential to reach 4.35 GW in a high-growth outlook, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe.
The findings, published in the “Morocco: Solar Investment Opportunities” report, were supported by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and Morocco’s renewable energy association, Cluster EnR. The report attributes the country’s measured solar expansion to its emphasis on concentrated solar power, project development delays, and grid integration challenges.
Morocco’s high solar potential is driven by strong sunlight exposure and ample available land. The report also highlights recent energy sector reforms that have opened the market to private investment.
Morocco is Expected to Add 2.2 GW of Solar Capacity
Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, forecasts that Morocco will add 2.2 GW of solar capacity by 2028. She emphasized that Morocco’s green hydrogen strategy, coupled with a strong regulatory framework and increasing electricity demand, will drive down solar costs and attract new investments.
To accelerate solar adoption, the report recommends further liberalization of the electricity market, increased investment in grid infrastructure, and incentives for battery energy storage systems (BESS). It also suggests simplifying permitting processes, boosting financial incentives, enabling solar electricity exports to neighboring countries, and expanding specialized training programs in photovoltaics.
Fatima Zahra El Khalifa, director general of Cluster EnR, stated that the report underscores Morocco’s position as a key player in the renewable energy sector. “With strategic investment in solar infrastructure, Morocco is poised to become a regional energy hub, accelerate its energy transition, and drive long-term sustainable growth,” she said.
Morocco has set an ambitious renewable energy target, aiming to generate 52% of its installed solar capacity by 2030. Under the Moroccan Solar Plan, the country aims to reach 3 GW of solar power by 2025 and 4 GW by 2030.