Decarbonization, a **global priority**, is now on everyone’s lips, especially after the **IPCC** report that warns of the urgent need to decarbonize our economies to avoid **irreversible tipping points**. **Morocco**, aware of the climate and economic stakes, has already implemented several initiatives to kickstart its energy transition and prepare for a decarbonized future.
### **An ambitious energy plan**
Since 2009, **Morocco** has launched an ambitious plan aimed at strengthening its position in the field of **renewable energies**, notably through wind and solar projects. The country has created **roadmaps** accompanied by legislative and regulatory reforms, such as law **n°13-09** which opens the renewable electricity market to the private sector. This legislative framework has allowed Morocco to become a leader in renewable energies in North Africa, with a goal of **50% renewable energy** by 2030.
### **Carbon tax: an initiative by 2026**
As part of its fiscal policy, **Morocco** plans to introduce a **carbon tax** as early as **2026**. This measure aims to **reduce CO2 emissions** while encouraging companies to adopt **cleaner energies**. According to **Faouzi Lekjaa**, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, the goal is not to create a new tax, but to condition the choice of energy used in the industrial sector. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding the **recognition of saved carbon tons**, which would prevent the country from benefiting from the **European carbon trading market**.
### **Competitiveness through decarbonization**
The shift to **green** energies allows Moroccan industrialists to gain competitiveness. For example, **Sonasid**, a Moroccan steel company, uses **85% green energy** to produce its steel. According to **Ismail Akalay**, CEO of Sonasid, the production of **green steel** will become a real competitive advantage in international markets, particularly in Europe and North America. The influence of **decarbonization** on production costs is evident, allowing industrialists to **reduce production costs by at least 50%**.
### **A lever of competitiveness for the Moroccan industry**
Decarbonization not only benefits the environment. It also serves as a **strategic lever** for the industrial sector, with **significant reductions in energy costs** and better competitiveness of Moroccan products in global markets. The energy transition and the implementation of renewable solutions have already led to a **decrease in the price of photovoltaic kilowatt-hours**, making these solutions **more accessible and competitive**. Moreover, decarbonization opens up investment prospects in key sectors such as **metallurgy**, **plastics**, **agri-food**, and **automotive**.
### **The maritime sector: towards necessary decarbonization**
The **maritime sector** is also a key target for decarbonization. The **International Maritime Organization (IMO)** has already set **decarbonization goals** for global ports, encouraging the adoption of **eco-friendly** fuels such as **bio-LNG**, **hydrogen**, or **methanol**. Moroccan **ports**, aware of this dynamic, must adapt to new environmental standards to remain competitive internationally.
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