What is the first large-scale electricity storage project in Morocco?

The first large-scale electricity storage project in Morocco is the 460 MW Afourer Pumped Storage Power Station ( PETS ), commissioned in 2004. It consists of a hydraulic system composed of two 1.3 million-m 3 water reservoirs connected by a pipeline with two hydroelectric production units between the basins.

Why is Morocco a leading electricity market player in the western Mediterranean region?

Thanks to the electricity interconnections with Algeria and Spain, Morocco is positioned as a leading electricity market player in the Western Mediterranean region and fully plays an important role both as a regional energy hub and as a transit country for cross-border electricity exchanges.

Are electric cars a viable solution to the Moroccan economy?

Many automobile manufacturers have installed in the kingdom at this point developed and commercialized their first modern electric models, proving that the electric drive is technically viable, environmentally friendly and affordable and it's a better solution in order to improve Moroccan economy.

Should the Global North invest more in Morocco?

Greenpeace's Tazrouti says that the Global North needs to invest more in the countries of the Global South, including Morocco. "A lot of support is needed in southern countries and underdeveloped and poor countries that are suffering and are at the frontline of being affected by climate change," he says.

What is the transport sector in Morocco?

With over 5 million vehicles, transport sector is the pillar of Moroccan economy accounts for 6% of GDP and employs 10% of the urban active population. Morocco has a road network of about 60,000 km of roads, 1,000 km of expressways and 1,800 km of motorways .

Why is the legislative framework still insufficient in Morocco?

The legislative framework remains insufficient since there is no obligation for biogas recovery. The major obstacles to the dissemination of biogas technologies in Morocco are probably the non-availability of water and the insufficient technical monitoring of the installations and the inadequacy of incentives.