Through the integration of renewable energy research, specialized training programs, policy commitments to sustainable energy management, and community outreach on efficiency practices, UCA ensures access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all, aligning with national goals for 52% renewable energy by 2030.
Here is UCA in action :
1-CNEREE – National Center for Studies and Research on Water and Energy :
The CNEREE, a flagship UCA research hub, drives innovation in renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaic, wind, and energy storage solutions, to address Morocco’s energy challenges and promote clean alternatives.
Key projects include developing low-cost solar cells from local materials and optimizing hybrid renewable systems for rural electrification, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.
This center trains over 200 researchers annually and collaborates with national agencies like IRESEN for pilot installations on campus, powering labs and facilities sustainably.
Access for students and partners: Open to the UCA community via research grants and internships—no fees for internal collaborations.
Learn More: https://sustainable.uca.ma/research/
https://www.uca.ma/uploads/odd/sustainability-uca-policy.pdf
2- Master’s Program in Energy and Environment :
This advanced program equips students with expertise in clean energy exploitation, focusing on non-polluting sources like solar and wind to preserve the environment while meeting national and international energy demands.
Curriculum covers fluid mechanics, heat transfers, thermodynamics, and numerical methods for designing efficient renewable systems, with hands-on labs for solar panel installation and wind turbine modeling.
Graduates (over 150 since 2020) enter high-demand roles in Morocco’s green energy sector, such as at MASEN or private solar firms, contributing to SDG 7 targets on renewable share increase.
Enrollment: Free for UCA students; open to all via competitive admission—apply with your UCA email for priority access.
Learn More: https://www.uca.ma/en/formations/initial-training/energetique-et-environnement
https://www.uca.ma/fr/formations/formation-initiale/efficacite-energetique-et-energies-vertes
3- Sustainable Energy Policy and Management :
UCA’s Politique de Gestion Énergétique Durable commits to rational energy use across its 15 campuses, including LED retrofits, solar-powered buildings, and efficiency audits that cut consumption by 20% since 2020.
Annual energy audits and training workshops for 1,000+ staff and students promote best practices, like smart metering and waste heat recovery, aligning with SDG 7.3 on doubling energy efficiency improvements.
Community impact: Free audits extended to local Marrakech schools and businesses, fostering regional adoption of affordable clean tech.
How to get involved: Join via UCA’s sustainability portal—log in with @uca.ma for resources and certification courses.
Learn More: https://www.uca.ma/fr/page/politiques-de-luniversite-cadi-ayyad
4-Annual Renewable Energy Workshops and Events :
UCA hosts free public events yearly, rotating themes like “Solar Innovation for Rural Morocco” or “Wind Energy in Arid Regions,” drawing 500+ attendees from students, locals, and industry experts.
2024 highlights: E-WAV Conference on water-energy nexus (February), featuring demos of hybrid solar-wind systems; “Green Mobility Forum” (October) on electric vehicles powered by renewables.
These interactive sessions include field trips to nearby solar pilots and Q&A with MASEN engineers, empowering communities for lifelong energy literacy.
Open to all—no registration fees; just RSVP via UCA events page for spots.
Learn More: https://www.uca.ma/en/events?s=2024&category=
https://sustainable.uca.ma/partnership/
5-Renewable Energies and Sustainable Development
License (ER2D) :
This undergraduate program trains high-level professionals in rational use of renewables, preparing graduates for emerging jobs in solar, wind, and efficiency consulting—over 300 alumni placed in Morocco’s 1.6 GW solar sector since 2018.
Focus: Applications like off-grid solar for remote areas, with capstone projects on cost-effective hydro-solar hybrids, directly supporting affordable energy access (SDG 7.1).
Career boost: Partnerships with IRESEN offer paid internships; free access to simulation software via UCA labs.
Learn More: https://www.uca.ma/en/formations/initial-training/energies-renouvelables-et-developpement-durable
https://www.uca.ma/public/files/docs/site-167-1178cd0005efdd093a71fe7ee750887a-829963151.pdf
For extra information:
https://www.uca.ma/uploads/documents/pages/DEKlYeLQyoMoDjADSXFhqHqWpaucT4wPtHRsBjv7.pdf
https://www.uca.ma/uploads/documents/pages/jmuBk0QFCiVXxHsj8cbZqOpGkwcWIL9ZKiyMA0P3.pdf