A review of wind energy potential in Morocco: New challenges and perspectives

IF 1.5 Q4 ENERGY & FUELS

Wind Engineering Pub Date : 2023-10-30 DOI:10.1177/0309524x231200582

Mohammed Bakkari, Badre Bossoufi, Ismail El Kafazi, Manale Bouderbala, Mohammed Karim

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Abstract

Morocco has a significant wind energy potential due to its favorable climate proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, and temperature conditions. The governments recognize the importance of transitioning to sustainable energy sources and have taken strategic steps to promote the renewable energy sector, particularly wind energy, to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels and promote eco-friendly alternatives. Local and international enterprises, along with private investors, have undertaken various wind energy projects in the country. Despite overreliance on conventional resources like coal and gasoline leading to an energy crisis, Morocco sees wind energy as a viable solution due to its increasing accessibility and cost effectiveness. This study comprehensively explores Morocco’s wind energy landscape, defining wind energy and its global and local potential. It highlights challenges and opportunities in wind energy development and outlines strategies to enhance wind resource utilization. By 2021, Morocco achieved a significant milestone by raising the proportion of clean energy in its mix to 37, 6% with wind energy contributing 45% of this. Building on this success, Morocco aims to further increase its renewable energy capacity, targeting 52% of total capacity from renewable source by 2030 according to (IRENA). This showcases Morocco’s commitment to sustainable energy and its progressive approach to creating a greener and more resilient energy future.

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回顾摩洛哥的风能潜力:新的挑战和前景

摩洛哥由于其靠近大西洋的有利气候和温度条件，具有显著的风能潜力。两国政府认识到向可持续能源过渡的重要性，并已采取战略措施促进可再生能源部门，特别是风能，以减少对有限化石燃料的依赖，推广环保替代品。当地和国际企业以及私人投资者在该国开展了各种风能项目。尽管对煤炭和汽油等传统资源的过度依赖导致了能源危机，但摩洛哥认为风能是一个可行的解决方案，因为风能的可及性和成本效益越来越高。本研究全面探讨了摩洛哥的风能景观，定义了风能及其全球和地方潜力。报告强调了风能发展的挑战和机遇，概述了加强风能资源利用的战略。到2021年，摩洛哥实现了一个重要的里程碑，将清洁能源在其能源结构中的比例提高到37.6%，其中风能占45%。根据IRENA的数据，在这一成功的基础上，摩洛哥的目标是进一步提高其可再生能源能力，到2030年实现可再生能源总容量的52%。这展示了摩洛哥对可持续能源的承诺，以及创造更绿色、更有弹性的能源未来的渐进方法。

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Wind Engineering ENERGY & FUELS-

CiteScore

4.00

自引率

13.30%

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期刊介绍： Having been in continuous publication since 1977, Wind Engineering is the oldest and most authoritative English language journal devoted entirely to the technology of wind energy. Under the direction of a distinguished editor and editorial board, Wind Engineering appears bimonthly with fully refereed contributions from active figures in the field, book notices, and summaries of the more interesting papers from other sources. Papers are published in Wind Engineering on: the aerodynamics of rotors and blades; machine subsystems and components; design; test programmes; power generation and transmission; measuring and recording techniques; installations and applications; and economic, environmental and legal aspects.