Empirical evaluation of the socio-economic impacts of renewable energies in Morocco by 2035 : an input-output model

The objective of the study is to identify scenarios relating to solar and wind renewable energy technologies by 2035 in Morocco, and to simulate their socioeconomic effects (GDP, Value added by sector and employment). This consists in calculating the effect of these scenarios in comparison with a trend scenario that extends recent developments and takes into account the industrial integration policy already decided on both solar and wind technologies. The methodology applied is based on a dynamic InputOutput (IO) model. Three simulation sce narios are discussed in this study for the assessment of the socioeconomic impacts of concentrated solar power, photovoltaic and wind energy on the Moroccan economy during the period 20202035. Also, a comparative analysis between the scenarios developed and the targets indicated in the national strategies, in terms of economic and job creation indicators, reveals a significant potential in terms of job creation and value added. [Publisher's text].