Morocco Poised for Major Offshore Wind Power Expansion, Global Report Finds

The report notes that floating offshore wind power could significantly contribute to reducing dependence on gas, coal and oil around the world over the next decade. In addition to Morocco, which has huge potential in the production of this renewable energy, Ireland, Italy, the Philippines and the United States are also considered by the report to have high potential in this area.

To read: World Bank Study Reveals Morocco’s Untapped Offshore Wind Energy Potential

The United Kingdom, South Korea, France and Japan are the current market leaders and the high-potential countries including Morocco can catch up with them if they implement good policies to develop this technology, thus highlighting the role of political leadership in driving floating offshore wind markets.

"We need to work with new countries in offshore wind. Floating offshore wind power can generate low-carbon electricity and economic opportunities," said Henrik Stiesdal, chairman of the GWEC’s Floating Offshore Wind Task Force.

To read: Morocco Invests $1.4 Billion in Major Wind Power Project by 2024

Morocco has made significant investments in the field of renewable energies in recent years and the authorities of the kingdom are determined to commit more resources to achieve the goal of increasing energy security by 2030.