The objective of the National Energy Strategy is to ensure a safe and reliable access to electricity, to improve the competitiveness of the Moroccan energy sector, and to enhance sustainable development, particularly at the regional levels.
The strategy considers coal as the most reliable and competitive source of electricity available for the country. It provides for the opening or extension of several coal powerplants in Safi and Jorf (planned for 2013, 2014 and 2015). It also foresees oil as a key supply in its energy mix and for its economic development, and plans to expand hydrocarbon exploration activities as a consequence.
The strategy also seeks to foster the use of renewable energy, primarily through the development of wind and solar energy. The development of renewables aims to reduce the use of fossil fuels by 2.6 Mtoe/year and to create 25,000 jobs by 2030.
The strategy considers the improvement of energy efficiency as a priority, especially in the buildings and transport sector.
In French: Stratégie énergétique nationale du Maroc.