The Court of Auditors evaluates Morocco’s progress in renewable energy as generally positive up to 2024 but warns of a significant risk: the implementation pace must accelerate if the Kingdom aims to achieve its objectives by 2030.
In its annual report for 2024-2025, the financial authority calls for strengthening the efforts to implement the already scheduled programs, particularly those included in the 2025-2030 electrical equipment plan, described as the backbone of the upcoming energy transition.
### 2025-2030 Plan for 15,672 MW and 120 Billion Dirhams
The Court notes that the 2025-2030 electrical equipment plan aims for a total installed capacity of 15,672 MW, with an estimated cost of 120 billion dirhams. Of this amount, 12,445 MW is designated for the development of renewable energies and storage systems, a crucial aspect for securing supply in light of the intermittency of solar and wind production.
The institution also stresses the need to accelerate investments in the electricity transmission network, finalize electrical interconnection projects, and structure the development of natural gas. This latter is presented as a transitional energy source, expected to support the growth of renewables in the national energy mix and strengthen system stability.
### Monitoring, Governance, Legal Framework: Key Levers to Activate
To avoid delays, the Court recommends the establishment of more effective monitoring mechanisms to manage the implementation of the 2025-2030 plan across its various components: production, storage, and transportation.
It also calls for improving the governance of the energy sector and clarifying the national strategy, particularly by providing the development of natural gas with an appropriate legal framework to secure investments and ensure a coherent and sustainable transition.
### Reform of Public Institutions: Projects Still Lagging
Beyond energy, the report fits into the annual follow-up of the reform of public establishments and enterprises. In this regard, the Court notes that the restructuring program for the public portfolio of non-commercial establishments is encountering execution difficulties.
It attributes these blockages to the absence of a decision-making mechanism capable of activating the planned restructuring operations, which remain dependent on initiatives from the relevant ministries.
Another point raised is that the State Shareholder Policy, adopted by the government council on December 12, 2024, has not yet truly commenced on the ground, according to the Court.