Morocco approves new framework for renewable self-consumption
Decree under Law 82.21 sets rules for solar adoption, grid access and capped tariffs for excess electricity supply
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has introduced a new regulatory framework to expand renewable energy self-consumption, formally approving rules that allow households and businesses to generate and partially sell their own electricity.
The government published an implementing decree under Law 82.21 in the official gazette, establishing guidelines for system installation, grid connection and pricing of surplus energy fed into the national grid.
Under the new rules, small renewable systems with a capacity of up to 11 kilowatts that are not connected to the grid will only require a self-declaration. However, systems seeking grid access must comply with additional administrative procedures.
Larger installations — particularly those with a capacity of 5 megawatts or more — will be required to obtain formal licenses before connecting to the grid, reflecting tighter oversight of high-output energy projects.
According to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority, excess electricity supplied to the grid will be capped at 20 percent of a system’s annual production.
The decree also sets maximum tariffs for surplus energy, with off-peak rates limited to 0.18 Moroccan dirhams per kilowatt-hour and peak rates capped at 0.21 dirhams.
The policy is expected to accelerate renewable adoption across the country, where decentralized solar systems have already gained traction.
Between 2011 and 2023, households and businesses installed approximately 336 megawatts of small-scale solar capacity, despite the absence of a clear regulatory framework.
Analysts say Morocco has significant potential for expansion, with estimates suggesting decentralized renewable capacity could reach nearly 28.6 gigawatts by 2035, creating tens of thousands of jobs.
The move aligns with Morocco’s broader energy strategy, which aims to generate at least 52 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, while rapidly scaling up solar capacity in the coming years.
Officials say the decree will take effect three months after its publication, marking a key step toward formalizing and expanding the country’s renewable energy market.
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