Morocco electricity production slips despite rising renewable energy output

Morocco electricity production edged down by 0.3% during the first four months of 2026, according to the latest report from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF).

The slight decline reflects mixed performance across the country’s power sector. Electricity generation by private operators fell by 1.7% compared with the same period a year earlier. Output from the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) recorded a steeper decline of 5.7%.

In contrast, renewable energy production under Law 13-09 posted strong growth of 20.7%, reinforcing the sector’s expanding role in Morocco’s energy landscape. The strongest increase came from national third-party operators, whose production surged by 209.5%, highlighting the growing contribution of alternative producers to the national electricity mix.

The report also revealed significant changes in Morocco’s electricity exchanges with foreign markets. Electricity imports jumped by 68.7% through the end of April, reversing a decline of 4.4% recorded during the same period in 2025. At the same time, electricity exports dropped by 44.2%, following a decrease of 14.4% a year earlier.

Despite the slight reduction in domestic generation, demand for electricity continued to expand. Net electricity demand increased by 4.5% through April 2026, compared with a 5% rise during the corresponding period of 2025.

Electricity consumption also recovered strongly, rising by 8.4% after contracting by 13.7% one year earlier.

These developments come as Morocco accelerates its energy transition strategy and increases the share of renewable resources within the national power system.

At the same time, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development is advancing plans to establish a national mechanism for certifying and monitoring renewable electricity consumption. The initiative aims to strengthen the traceability of green electricity and support Moroccan exporters in meeting stricter environmental standards, particularly in the European Union.

The ministry has already received 15 applications from Moroccan and international companies seeking to participate in the creation of a national registry for renewable electricity guarantees of origin. The level of interest reflects growing momentum in Morocco’s green energy sector and the country’s efforts to strengthen its renewable energy credentials.