About the Project
This in-depth report explores North Africa's complex journey toward a sustainable energy future, highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt. Through detailed analysis of renewable energy projects, policy reforms, and the intricate water-energy nexus, this volume examines how region can balance energy security with climate goals, while addressing economic and social inequalities in an era of global transition.
Major Goals, Modest Gains: Morocco’s Renewable Energy Journey
Morocco has emerged as a leader in renewable energy on the African continent, ranking fifth in electricity production while advancing ambitious reforms to attract investment in renewables. However, with coal still dominating its energy mix and 82% of electricity coming from non-renewable sources, the country faces significant challenges in meeting its 2050 clean energy goals, writes Rachid Aourraz.
A Reluctant Giant Stirs: Algeria and the Energy Transition
Algeria stands at a critical crossroads in its energy transition journey, with recent gigawatt-scale solar projects marking a potential turning point for renewables in the country. However, deep-seated challenges, including reliance on oil and gas, restrictive policies, and the need for international partnerships, will shape whether Algeria can successfully balance renewables with its existing energy priorities, writes Andrew G. Farrand.
Misaligned Priorities: Rethinking Tunisia’s Renewable Energy Approach
Tunisia faces a critical need to expand energy production to support its development goals, but its current strategy of "energy austerity" risks hindering economic growth and industrial competitiveness. Prioritizing renewable energy projects, public transportation, and international collaboration can help the country address unemployment, reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, and achieve a more just energy transition aligned with global climate goals, writes Fadil Aliriza.
Breaking a Vicious Cycle: The Impact of Egypt’s Renewable Energy on Energy Security
While Egypt's energy security improvements alone cannot resolve its economic crisis, they offer a chance to alleviate resource pressures and mitigate energy shortfalls. By prioritizing investment in renewable energy sources like wind and solar, Egypt can reduce its reliance on gas, stabilize its energy sector, and strengthen partnerships with international allies to navigate its economic challenges, writes Colby Connelly.
The Dry Transition: Water Security and North Africa’s Renewable Energy Future
The water-energy nexus underscores the vital interplay between energy resources and water management in addressing North Africa's climate and resource challenges. By leveraging innovations like hydropower, green hydrogen, and renewable energy within this framework, the region can drive its energy transition while advancing water security, aligning with global climate commitments for a sustainable future, writes Mohammed Mahmoud.
Broken Promises and Unfulfilled Potential: The Implications of Limited Climate Financing
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Powering Past Politics: The Promise of Energy Transition in North Africa
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