Rabat – Morocco and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) agreed to work in partnership to further hydrogen development on June 14, 2021. The two parties are working closely to transform the country’s national green hydrogen economy as Morocco has been successful in showcasing its potential to be a green hydrogen producer and exporter.
Aziz Rabbah, Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Mines, and the Environment, signed an agreement with IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera.
The document outlines the two parties’ commitment to pursue a deeper understanding of green hydrogen renewable energy, create technology to support green development, provide public-private models of cooperation in the hydrogen space, and begin projects that promote renewable energy investments.
The joint agreement will also affirm existing policies and regulatory frameworks for renewable energy development and efficiency at national and regional levels.
“Morocco has played an important role in global renewable energy cooperation through IRENA since the Agency’s formation, and we will continue to promote and encourage the uptake of renewables in the context of climate change and sustainable development at a regional and an international level,” Rabbah said while signing the agreement.
Morocco has demonstrated success in leadership and sustainable development that strengthens the country’s credibility and ability to become a prominent green hydrogen product and exporter.
Across the African continent, Morocco has maintained its status as a leading economy with regards to the implementation of renewable energy goals. According to IRENA data, more than 80% of all their new electrical capacity set in place in 2020 operated solely on renewable energy sources, and by the end of 2020, Morocco had almost 3.5 GW renewable energy capacity installed.
The country has demonstrated countless efforts in advancing regional and continental renewable energy efforts through partnerships in Africa and beyond.
This year, Morocco co-chaired an energy forum with India that focussed on hydrocarbons and nuclear power generation, while also reinforcing its pledge with Qatar to improve their bilateral relationship in the fields of oil, gas, and electricity.
“The Kingdom of Morocco has shown great leadership in advancing the deployment of renewable energy to meet growing energy demand while creating new industrial opportunities across the country,” said Francesco La Camera. “It is only natural that this leadership be extended to the pursuit of green hydrogen.”
