Challenges and opportunities of digitalizing Morocco’s renewable energy

Jurga VestertÄ— (), Ilona SkaÄ kauskienÄ— (), Najiba El Amrani El Idrissi () and Kamal Zared ()
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Jurga VestertÄ—: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Ilona SkaÄ kauskienÄ—: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Najiba El Amrani El Idrissi: Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
Kamal Zared: Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco

Insights into Regional Development, 2025, vol. 7, issue 1, 58-82

Abstract: This paper explores the potential of digitalization to enhance Morocco’s renewable energy sector. The primary objectives are to assess the current state of digitalization within the sector, identify key challenges and opportunities, and propose recommendations for overcoming barriers to digital transformation. The study integrates a literature review with the People, Process, Technology (PPT) and Triple Bottom Line (TBL) frameworks, alongside a case study approach, expert interviews, and document analysis to gather data and draw insights. Key findings highlight the critical role of human capital, robust digital infrastructure, and a supportive regulatory environment. The research underscores that effective change management strategies are essential to overcoming resistance to change, enabling the sector to embrace digital transformation fully. By investing in skills development, building digital infrastructure, creating a supportive regulatory environment, adopting a holistic approach to sustainability, and strengthening stakeholder collaboration, Morocco can successfully navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities presented by digitalization. The study concludes that the successful digitalization of Morocco’s renewable energy sector requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the transition. Through the lens of Morocco’s experience, this research provides valuable insights into the digital transformation of renewable energy sectors in developing countries, offering practical guidance for policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs); machine learning; cyber attacks; faults; disturbances (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O31 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.70132/q3292783863

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