A workshop to raise awareness about the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) applicable to electric motors was held on Wednesday in Casablanca for professionals in the sector, including importers and distributors of these devices.
Initiated by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE), with the support of German cooperation (GIZ Morocco), this meeting is part of the implementation of decree n°1530.24 concerning the establishment of minimum energy performance thresholds for this equipment.
“This workshop is part of a series of workshops aimed at supporting industrial sector stakeholders in complying with the new regulations governing the marketing of electric motors in the national market,” said Kaoutar El Rhaffouli, technical advisor to German development cooperation, to MAP.
It also allows professionals to present the technical provisions of the decrees, explain the compliance criteria, and raise awareness of the benefits of MEPS in terms of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, added Ms. El Rhaffouli.
The goal of this initiative, she continued, is to exclude poorly performing energy equipment from the national market, noting that “certain classes of motors will no longer be allowed for marketing, in accordance with the requirements of the new regulations.”
This approach aims to significantly reduce the Kingdom’s energy consumption, which heavily impacts the national economy, Ms. El Rhaffouli specified, noting that energy imports account for about 15% of GDP, a level considered particularly high.
“The transition to sustainable energy sources is therefore a necessity. In this context, Morocco is actively pursuing its energy transition strategy, and the success of this trajectory depends on a collective commitment from all concerned stakeholders,” she said.
The Moroccan industrial sector, a major energy consumer, heavily uses electric motors in many industries. Improving their energy performance represents an important lever to increase competitiveness and promote the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonized industry.
The workshop’s activities revolve around several axes, including the regulatory framework of MEPS, the required performance levels according to motor categories, compliance verification mechanisms, and the assessment of the economic and environmental impacts of applying these new standards.
This initiative brings together representatives from the ministry, AMEE, and the National Federation of Electricity, Electronics, and Renewable Energies (FENELEC), as well as professionals from the sector.
The discussions are enriched by case studies, concrete feedback, and technical discussions on best practices in the importation and distribution of energy-efficient equipment.