During the Ecomondo 2024 trade fair in Rimini, experts in green technologies praised Morocco’s leadership in energy transition. The Kingdom stands out for its innovative energy policy, leveraging its solar and wind potential, as well as projects in green hydrogen and ammonia.
Abdessamad Faik, a researcher at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), emphasized that Morocco, by developing national projects in renewable energies, particularly green hydrogen and gigafactories, is establishing itself as the African leader in energy transition. He also highlighted the importance of training programs, carried out in partnership with the RES4Africa foundation, to develop skills in the energy sector in Morocco and Africa.
Two flagship projects underway, namely the production of green hydrogen for export to Europe and an OCP project aiming for 3 million tons of green ammonia by 2032, reinforce this momentum.
Mouhcine Benmeziane from the Solar Energy and New Energies Research Institute (IRESEN) pointed out the upcoming energy excellence center in Morocco as part of the Mattei Plan, which will help train a new generation of African experts in the energy sector.
Khalid Atlassi, an advisor at the Moroccan embassy in Italy, reminded that, in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI, Morocco aims for 52% of national electricity production from renewable sources by 2030. This ambition is part of a broader vision of a circular economy, strengthened by initiatives in bioeconomy and recycling.
Through its ecological commitment, Morocco is thus forging strong ties with the European Union and African countries for sustainable growth and responsible resource management.