Ndrc libya energy storage

What re technologies are available in Libya?

Existing utilization state and predicted development potential of various RE technologies in Libya, including solar energy, wind (onshore & offshore), biomass, wave and geothermal energy, are thoroughly investigated.

Does Libya have a power supply?

Libya has rich oil and natural gas reserves that are used to produce power. At present, renewable energy sources play scarcely any role in the country. However, violent conflict is threatening the population’s power supply: the existing power grid is damaged due to a lack of maintenance and acts of sabotage.

Are there alternative energy options in Libya?

As the national Libyan energy plan was limited in scope focusing primarily on solar energy and onshore wind energy, this paper focuses the spotlights towards the implications of exploring other RE alternatives in Libya, so that decision makers and energy planners may revisit future RE strategies and implementation policies.

What is the potential of solar PV & onshore wind in Libya?

The average potential of solar PV and onshore wind over the Libyan territories amounts to 1.9 MWh/kW/year and 400 W/m, respectively. Notwithstanding, biomass and geothermal energy sources are likely to play an important complementary role in this regard.

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 ].

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) [ ].