Who is responsible for electricity storage in Morocco?

Electricity storage in Morocco falls within the scope of competence of the Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water and Environment. ONEE is in charge of the production, the transmission and the distribution of electricity.

Is there a standard for battery storage in Morocco?

It is also worth noting that the Moroccan Institute for Standardization ( “IMANOR”) has recently enacted standards applying to battery storage 4 .

How is energy storage defined in Morocco?

Electricity storage is not separately defined in the Moroccan legislative framework. The rules concerning the issue of energy storage are to be found in the law applicable to the production of electricity.

What are the challenges faced by electricity storage in Morocco?

Electricity storage is still at a development stage in Morocco and therefore faces the following challenges: Lack of a specific legislation regulating electricity storage – the question of storage will be dealt on a case by case basis.

Is Morocco preparing to launch a 1.6 GW Bess project?

Morocco is preparing to launch a massive foray into clean energy with its ambitious 1.6 GW BESS projects. The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) is expected to invite tenders for battery energy storage systems (BESS) totaling nearly 1,600MW.

Does Morocco have an electricity transmission system operator?

Public regulation entities – there is currently no electricity transmission system operator in Morocco. To overcome this gap, the draft legislation n° 48-15 provides for the creation, within the ONEE, of an independent entity in charge of this role. Draft legislation n° 48-15 also provides for the creation of an independent regulator (see below).