Publication

This review presents an overview of the Moroccan energy system, with a focus on the power sector, in order to identify the achievements, long-term opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. More specifically, the author 1) looks at how the system is organized and what impact reforms carried out over the last two decades have had; 2) summarizes the emerging trends (liberalization, renewable energy) in the sector; 3) identifies some of the main challenges to making the most of the recent transformations in the power industry;and 4) outlines some potential areas where future developments will facilitate a cost effective energy transition, while taking into account security and environmental considerations.