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 .

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.

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.

What is Morocco's energy policy?

As a result, the hybrid storage has been identified as the best solution with a COE of 0.577 $/kWh. In the near future, Morocco’s energy policy is to increase its produced capacity of electric power based on renewable energies to 52% by 2030 [ 1 ].

How many pumped hydro storage stations are there in Morocco?

There is currently one operational pumped hydro storage station in Afourer, Morocco, with a capacity of 460 MW. This project provides for time shifted electricity supply capacity and spinning reserve capacity. The Afourer pumped storage station, which was completed in 2004, is owned by the Moroccan Government 1 .