Who is responsible for electricity storage in Morocco?

Electricity storage in Morocco falls within the scope of competence of the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment. ONEE is in charge of the production, the transmission and the distribution of electricity.

How is energy storage defined in Morocco?

Electricity storage is not separately defined in the Moroccan legislative framework. The rules concerning the issue of energy storage are to be found in the law applicable to the production of electricity.

How has Morocco's electricity system changed in recent decades?

Moroccan electricity system Morocco's electricity sector has undergone significant transformation in recent decades, thanks to a combination of policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and a focus on RE sources. Figure S1, which can be found in the supplementary document, provides a comprehensive overview of this power system.

Will Morocco develop a second hydro pumped storage project?

The Moroccan Government intends to develop a second hydro pumped storage project with a capacity of 360 MW, called “STEP Abdelmoumen”, near Agadir 3 , which is expected to become operational in 2020. Moreover, the second and third phases of the Noor project are currently being developed by MASEN, the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy.

Can Morocco transition to a re-based electricity system by 2050?

Morocco could transition to a RE-based electricity system with a 92 % integration rate by 2050 for an additional $32 billion total cost. Achieving this requires adopting the ambitious NANES scenario, which includes EE measures to reduce energy demand by 15 % between 2030 and 2050 compared to baseline forecasts.

What are the challenges faced by electricity storage in Morocco?

Electricity storage is still at a development stage in Morocco and therefore faces the following challenges: Lack of a specific legislation regulating electricity storage – the question of storage will be dealt on a case by case basis.