Morocco to end coal use by 2040

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In its most ambitious climate plan yet, Morocco has committed to phase out coal by 2040 and triple renewables capacity to over 15 GW by 2030. This is the first time the country has set a definitive coal exit date in its “Nationally Determined Contribution”, a climate benchmark. The move will accelerate renewable energy projects to meet growing demand.

• Morocco joins South Africa in moving away from coal. The latter recently announced plans to add 105 GW of new power capacity, with a large share coming from wind and solar to replace coal’s dominant role in the energy mix.

• This shift could encourage other coal-dependent African countries such as Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe to follow suit, creating major opportunities for renewable energy companies to fill the emerging supply gap.

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