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Morocco's electricity generation reached **** terawatt hours in 2024, continuing an upward trend that has persisted for over a decade. This growth in power production reflects the country's expanding energy needs and its efforts to diversify its energy sources, including a significant push towards renewable energy.

Renewable energy's role in power generation

While total electricity generation has been rising, Morocco has also been focusing on increasing its renewable energy production. In 2022, the country produced gigawatt hours from renewable sources, although this marked a slight decrease from the previous year. The overall trend since 2011 has been positive, indicating Morocco's commitment to sustainable energy solutions. Hydroelectric power contributes to this mix, with a net production of around *** million kilowatt-hours as of 2023, though Morocco still lags behind other African countries in terms of hydropower's share in electricity production. 

Thermal power and energy sources

Thermal power stations play a crucial role in Morocco's electricity generation. The Jorf Lasfar thermal power station was the country's largest producer in 2023, generating about **** billion kilowatt-hours. Coal continues to be a key source of thermal energy in Morocco, making it one of the country's major mined minerals. However, Morocco's total primary energy production has been fluctuating, reaching ** trillion British thermal units in 2022. This diverse energy mix highlights Morocco's efforts to balance traditional and renewable sources in meeting its growing electricity demands.