Abstract

The article focuses on the global energy transition, highlighting the role of renewable energies and green hydrogen as key mechanisms for achieving energy independence and sustainable development. It points out that traditional energy security is no longer sufficient and that there is a need to shift toward a broader concept—energy sovereignty—which requires strategic control over national resources and capabilities. The article emphasizes the importance of a legal and regulatory framework in supporting this process by enacting modern legislation that encourages investment and stimulates innovation, alongside infrastructure development and effective governance. The article also highlights Morocco’s experience as a pioneering model in this field, showcasing major projects in solar and wind energy, as well as ambitious national initiatives related to green hydrogen. It demonstrates how these projects have contributed to enhancing economic and social development and achieving energy justice through a balanced regional distribution of opportunities. Furthermore, it addresses the significant environmental dimensions accompanying this transition, particularly in facing global climate change challenges and reducing carbon emissions, thereby strengthening Morocco’s international standing as a leader in clean energy. In conclusion, the article clarifies that renewable energies and green hydrogen together form a strategic option to reshape energy power balances through the development of the full value chain of clean energy and the enhancement of international and technological partnerships. It stresses the need to continue developing legal and regulatory frameworks and investing in research and innovation to ensure the sustainability of the energy transition and the achievement of national sovereignty. This path is a vital gateway to sustainable and inclusive development that safeguards energy security and supports the independence of national decision-making in a changing world.

Keywords

Renewable energies; Green hydrogen; Energy security; Energy sovereignty; Energy independence; Sustainable development; Energy law; Energy transition.