King Mohammed VI Leads Morocco’s Bold Shift to Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen
King Mohammed VI Champions Morocco’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Seventeen years after launching a national energy transition strategy, Morocco is emerging as a global role model for renewable energy development. Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, the country has scaled up solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects, positioning itself as one of the most ambitious and forward-looking nations in the clean energy space.From mega solar farms to landmark hydrogen partnerships, Morocco’s energy future is increasingly green, diversified, and export-ready.
Morocco Raises Its Renewable Energy Target to 52% by 2030
Originally set at 42%, Morocco’s national renewable energy target has now been raised to 52% of installed electricity capacity by 2030. The country has already reached 45%, and experts anticipate it may exceed the 52% goal ahead of schedule thanks to accelerated investment and regulatory stability.This progress reflects a robust legislative framework, a pro-investment climate, and strong state-led direction from the King, who has made energy sovereignty and sustainability key pillars of Morocco’s development model.
Global Leadership in Clean Energy Investment
A recent international report ranked Morocco as the eighth-largest global recipient of financial flows in renewable energy, confirming its status as a trusted market for green infrastructure. In May 2025, a major agreement between ONEE, Nareva, and the UAE’s TAQA saw a $14 billion joint investment to develop clean-powered desalination and energy transition projects.The move follows a 2023 diplomatic visit by King Mohammed VI to the United Arab Emirates, during which the two nations deepened their strategic partnership in clean energy.
Ouarzazate and Beyond: A Solar Giant with Global Ambitions
Morocco is home to Noor Ouarzazate, the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) facility, but the country’s ambitions don’t stop there. The government aims to boost total capacity to 20 GW, fueled by expanded solar and wind infrastructure.Green Hydrogen: The Next Frontier
In June 2025, Morocco selected six international consortia to spearhead seven large-scale green hydrogen projects across the southern regions of Guelmim-Oued Noun, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra, and Dakhla-Oued Eddahab. These projects will combine 20 GW of renewable energy with 10 GW of electrolysis capacity, making Morocco one of the most advanced hydrogen markets in the Global South.The goal: produce up to 8 million tons of green hydrogen derivatives like ammonia, e-fuels, and green steel. To support this, the government has already allocated 300,000 hectares, with up to 1 million hectares identified for future development.
