Libya era energy storage power plant operation

What percentage of Libya's electricity comes from natural gas?

Natural gas represents about 63% of the Libyan electricity as presented in ]. Approximately 29% of Libya's electrical power is generated from oil-fired plants, while the remaining comes from non-fuel combined steam power plants.

How efficient is power generation in Libya?

On the other hand, power generation efficiency in Libya is at the average of 28%, while losses in power transmission and distribution systems are at the level of 14% [ 168 ]. Therefore, efficiency of existing power generation and transmission infrastructure systems should be improved urgently.

Who regulates the electricity market in Libya?

Libya's electricity market, up to now, is completely regulated by the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL). The state-owned company monopolizes the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy.

Can a rational use of energy save energy in Libya?

It has been estimated that the rational use of energy in Libya through utilizing more efficient appliances and lighting combined with improved behavior and energy management initiatives can save up to 2000 MW of installed capacity equivalent to burning 50 M barrels of oil [ 161 ].

Can large-scale PV projects be implemented in Libya?

There have been few works in literature for the assessment of large-scale PV projects in Libya. The potential of installing a 50 MW PV power plant at Al Kufra was evaluated in Ref. [ ]. The study indicated that the proposed PV plant can generate 114 GWh and reduce 76 ktCO pollution per annum.

How much energy does Libya use?

Electricity and gasoline represent the bulk of energy consumption in Libya [ ]. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electricity consumption in Libya was equivalent to 2580 kilo tonne of oil equivalent (ktoe) i.e., 2580 × 10 kg in 2017− a figure that is greater than its counterpart of the year 2000 by a factor of 2.5 (1032 ktoe) [ ].