Libya Chemical Energy Storage Power Station

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.

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.

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.

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) [ ].

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 organic waste be used to generate electricity in Libya?

Very limited works have been carried out to assess the modern biomass potential in Libya. Hamad et al. have analyzed the potential of methane production from organic waste to provide both electricity and heat for the Omar Almukhtar University campus in Bayda city, eastern Libya.