Transition to Renewable Energy: A Pathway to Achieve Sustainable Construction and Sustainable Development in Morocco

This study examines the interaction between the transition to renewable energy (TRE) in Morocco and sustainable construction (SC) development. Data from 2001 to 2022 were analysed using coupling, coordination, and entropy methods. The findings showed steady enhancements in the coordination of the two subsystems as well as a strong acceleration following 2015, which can be attributed to the adoption of the National Energy Strategy and the country’s climate commitments. These results were confirmed by structural break and before-and-after tests. RE policies have enhanced the TRE index, whereas SC has increased at a slower rate. This study suggests the use of green building codes, increased public–private partnerships, and the use of digital technologies to improve synergy in the two sectors. Moreover, this is the first empirical investigation to examine the synergy of the two subsystems and draw attention to their joint contributions to SDG 7, 9, 11, and 13.

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The Journal of Environment & Development
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2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.1177/10704965261448419
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Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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Transition to Renewable Energy: A Pathway to Achieve Sustainable Construction and Sustainable Development in Morocco

Ilhame Harbouz, Ahmed Chebak, Ahsen Maqsoom, Shahab E. Saqib
The Journal of Environment & Development
Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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Transition to Renewable Energy: A Pathway to Achieve Sustainable Construction and Sustainable Development in Morocco

Ilhame Harbouz, Ahmed Chebak, Ahsen Maqsoom, Shahab E. Saqib
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Abstract

This study examines the interaction between the transition to renewable energy (TRE) in Morocco and sustainable construction (SC) development. Data from 2001 to 2022 were analysed using coupling, coordination, and entropy methods. The findings showed steady enhancements in the coordination of the two subsystems as well as a strong acceleration following 2015, which can be attributed to the adoption of the National Energy Strategy and the country’s climate commitments. These results were confirmed by structural break and before-and-after tests. RE policies have enhanced the TRE index, whereas SC has increased at a slower rate. This study suggests the use of green building codes, increased public–private partnerships, and the use of digital technologies to improve synergy in the two sectors. Moreover, this is the first empirical investigation to examine the synergy of the two subsystems and draw attention to their joint contributions to SDG 7, 9, 11, and 13.

The Journal of Environment & Development
Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (MA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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