Morocco has taken a decisive step forward in its renewable energy transition with the publication of implementing regulations for Law No. 82-21, governing self-consumption of electricity. Published in the country's official gazette, the new rules establish a clear legal framework allowing self-producers to consume solar power generated on-site and sell up to 20% of surplus electricity back to the grid.
The decree, issued by the Moroccan National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE), follows the recent introduction of net-metering tariffs for high- and medium-voltage systems. It formally opens the door for renewable energy self-consumption and the commercialization of excess generation.
Tariffs and Grid Access
Under the new framework, owners of self-consumption photovoltaic systems can inject surplus electricity into the public grid, capped at 20% of annual production. Compensation rates are structured by time of use:
Peak hours: MAD 0.21 per kWh (approximately USD 0.023)
Off-peak hours: MAD 0.18 per kWh
To ensure transparency for investors, the decree also specifies grid usage fees. Access to the medium-voltage distribution network is set at MAD 0.0607 per kWh, while access to the national transmission network is slightly higher at MAD 0.0638 per kWh.
Capacity Limits and Market Context
To prevent grid overload, connection capacity has been limited. Taking into account projects approved through 2025, total available capacity stands at 3,886 MW, comprising 72% solar and 28% wind.
The regulations take effect three months after publication, on June 9, 2026. The timing is significant, as Morocco continues to manage energy import costs amid ongoing regional energy market volatility.
Growth Potential
According to a recent study by the Imal Initiative for Climate and Development, Morocco possesses the technical potential to install up to 28.6 GW of distributed solar capacity, capable of generating 66.8 TWh of electricity and representing a market value of approximately USD 31 billion.
The same report links this distributed generation potential to Morocco's broader low-carbon transition, projecting 2.5 million electric vehicles on the road by 2035. In an optimistic scenario, the cumulative battery capacity of these vehicles-estimated at 39,420 GWh-could meet up to 98% of EV charging demand, creating synergies between distributed solar and transportation electrification.
Sources:
Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Morocco
National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE)
Imal Initiative for Climate and Development
