Investigation of the feasibility of renewables in meeting the Moroccan primary energy demand
[Thesis]
Madomercandy, Remeche
Muneer, Tariq
Edinburgh Napier University
2007
Thesis (Ph.D.)
2007
Energy is undoubtedly the driving force at the core of the development of any nation. There is a direct relation between per capita income and energy consumption. The way this energy is produced, supplied and consumed, affects the local and global environment and is therefore a key issue in sustainable development. The Kingdom of Morocco which is not an oil-producing country is heavily dependent on imported energy to meet its energy demand. Morocco relies on imports for nearly 90 % of its hydrocarbon needs, with the total cost of its imports fluctuating between US