Cost price of wind power at mobile energy storage sites in Morocco

Is wind energy a viable solution in Morocco?

Despite overreliance on conventional resources like coal and gasoline leading to an energy crisis, Morocco sees wind energy as a viable solution due to its increasing accessibility and cost effectiveness. This study comprehensively explores Morocco’s wind energy landscape, defining wind energy and its global and local potential.

Should Morocco invest in a wind park or project?

As a result, Morocco has become a leader in the field of wind energy in Africa and is considered a model for other countries in renewable energy sector development. Before implementing a wind park or project, it is necessary to evaluate its potential production to determine if it is worth investing.

How much land is available for wind turbine installation in Morocco?

According to various estimates, the geographic wind power potential, i.e., total amount of land area available for wind turbine installation considering geographical constraints, ranges from 214,994 to 333,347 km2, which is from 38.05 to 58.99% of Moroccan territory.

Are there any wind projects in Morocco?

There are also other wind projects under development, which are supported by Moroccan authorities, private investors, and foreign companies to increase the installed wind capacity in the country (Hicham, 2022; Renewable energy, n.d.; Wang and Wang, 2015) (Table 1).

What is the technical potential of wind energy in Morocco?

The technical potential of wind energy in Morocco can be estimated of 26 GW . The introduction of the Moroccan Integrated Wind Program should provide an increase in the generated energy from wind turbines from 797 MW in 2015 to 2,000 MW by 2020 and up to 5,000 MW, or 20% of all installed capacity, by 2030 [6, 13].

Does Morocco have a wind energy deposit?

According to IRENA, Morocco has a significant wind energy deposit, rapidly increasing wind power production from 0.3 TWh in 2007 to 3.0 TWh in 2017. This effective deposit results from its geographical position (Masri and Al-Jabi, 2022): linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea gives it a significant offshore wind potential.