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.

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 can Morocco build a new energy system?

Building Morocco’s new energy system – one that leans heavily on naturally fluctuating supplies of renewable energies – will require the modernisation of the electricity network, the development of regional and international interconnections and the promotion of energy storage.

Does Morocco need hydroelectric storage capacity?

However, in the NANES scenario, where RE integration rates increase to 92 % by 2050, the need for hydroelectric storage capacity decreases due to the expanded installation of river hydroelectric capacity. To meet its energy goals, Morocco must make substantial investments in its electricity infrastructure.

Is there a standard for battery storage in Morocco?

It is also worth noting that the Moroccan Institute for Standardization ( “IMANOR”) has recently enacted standards applying to battery storage 4 .

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.