How much does it cost to install photovoltaic panels in Morocco

Indeed, several local companies assemble and mount solar collectors (PV INDUSTRY, ALMADEN, CLEANERGY) or produce complementary equipment to photovoltaic panels such as batteries and solar equipment. Operators such as Ifrikia, Casabloc, Imacables, Câbleries du Maroc and Nexans produce batteries, electric cables and switches.

Solar Power development in Morocco Currently, installed solar energy capacity in Morocco amounts to 760 MW approx., of which about 200 MW is photovoltaic. Solar power installed capacity mainly comes from the Noor-Ouarzazate plant in central Morocco, the world's largest concentrated solar power plant (CSP), which includes 72 MW of PV capacity.

The solar industry is already in place in Morocco; many players are positioned at different stages of the value chain in the Moroccan market. Indeed, several local companies assemble and mount solar collectors (PV INDUSTRY, ALMADEN, CLEANERGY) or produce complementary equipment to photovoltaic panels such as batteries and solar equipment.

The New Energy Strategy approved by the Moroccan Government has set an ambitious target of 52% share of renewables on total installed capacity by 2030. Small-scale PV is expected to play a pivotal role in achieving the country's goals; nonetheless, is Morocco ready?

At the time of writing, net-metering scheme is not present for low-voltage production plant. At the end of 2015, the Government of Morocco adopted Law n°58-15 amending renewable energy law and introducing net-metering scheme for solar PV and onshore wind plants. Only power plants connected to the high-voltage grid may benefit from net-metering.

The main barrier concerning small-scale PV deployment in Morocco regards: The lack of grid connection in LV: as of today, no renewable production plant can connect to low voltage grid, and this prevents the plant from selling energy when the power produced exceeds the power consumed.