The document discusses energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in Libya. It provides an overview of Libya's energy situation, key electricity figures, and future plans. Libya has significant oil and gas reserves but is looking to diversify its energy supply and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya aims to obtain 10% of the country's energy from renewable sources like solar and wind by 2030. However, Libya currently lacks policies and agencies focused on energy efficiency.

1. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
in Libya
Present Situation & Future Initiatives
Eng. Alssalheen Alssnousi
Renewable Energy Authority of Libya
(REAOL)
7th , 8th of May 2012
Beirut , Lebanon

2. Presentation Outlines
q Libya – Overview.
q Country Resource.
q Energy Situation In Libya.
q Electricity Main Key Figures.
§ Evolution of Electricity generation (2000-2010).
§ Electricity consumption per sector (2010).
q Energy Efficiency In Libya.
q RE Development In Libya.

3. Libya - Overview
q Area - 1.7 Million square kilometers
q C a p i t a l - T r i p o l i
q P o p u l a t i o n - 6 . 5 M i l l i o n
q Main resources - Oil and gas
q Main industries - Petroleum, steel,
c e m e n t .

4. Country Resource
Resource Libya’s resources Libya in comparison
Proven oil reserves of 43
Largest oil reserves in
billions BOE with significant Africa
Oil
additional potential
Gas reserves of 10 billions Fourth largest natural
BOE gas reserves in Africa
Gas
Average solar radiation of Second-highest solar
Solar 2,470 kWh/m2/day radiation in the world
High average wind speed at Attractive global location
Wind several locations for wind farms

5. Energy Situation In Libya.
q Libya is one of the larges crude oil exporters of the world and
around 4% of the world’s oil reserve.
q Primary energy supply in Libya consists of oil products (90%) and
natural gas (10%).
q The general electricity company of Libya (GECOL) is Libya’s state
owned company responsible for electricity generation,
transportation and distribution.

6. Energy Situation In Libya.
q The electricity demand is growing rapidly with a growth rate of
around 7% annually.
q The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya REAOL framed a
renewable energy roadmap up to 2020 that has been approved by
the former Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The strategic plan
is to cover 10% of Libya’s energy supply from renewable
energies resources by the zone of 2030.

7. Electricity Main Key Figures.
Year 2010
Peak demand 5,760MW
Installed Generated capacity 8,350 MW
Electricity generated 32,560 MWh
Consumption Per Capita 4,600Kwh
220 KV transmission system 15,010 Km
400 KV transmission system 11,600 Km
Urban & Rural Electrification Rate 99%
Source: General electric company of Libya (GECOL)

8. Electricity Main Key Figures.
Evolution of Electricity generation (2000-2010).
Residen(al
(36%)
Industrial
(14%)
Source: General electric company of Libya (GECOL)

9. Electricity Main Key Figures.
Electricity generation by fuel type (2010).
Heavy fuel oil
Residen(al
(20%)
Natural gas
(36%)
(38%)
Light fuel oil
Industrial
(42%)
(14%)
Source: General electric company of Libya (GECOL)

10. Electricity Main Key Figures.
Electricity consumption per sector (2010).
v
Others
(27%)
Residen(al
(30%)
Agriculture
(13%)
Commercial
Industrial
(14%)
(15%)
v Others: including (General Services, Street lighting)
Source: General electric company of Libya (GECOL)

11. Energy Efficiency In Libya
q There is no agency for Energy Efficiency in Libya and no clear
assignment of responsibility for this topic.
q Energy efficiency and GHG suppression in the oil sector is
therefore of great importance.
q Improvements in electricity use could reduce the need for
electricity generation by 2160 MW in the year 2020.

12. Energy Efficiency In Libya
q The General Electricity Company of Libya or (GECOL) has some
internal programs and there is an office working on the Demand
Side Management (DSM).
q Audits and the Promotion of ESCOs : Libya has no work of this
nature has been undertaken in Libya.
q One possibility would be to attribute the responsibility to REAOL

13. Energy Efficiency In Libya
q There is no external financial incentives for either of these
groups to stimulate auditing of their use of energy within their
processes or to promote investment by the companies in Energy
Efficiency.

14. RE Development In Libya.
Libya is optimally placed to become a Renewable leader in the region
q It can capitalize on Africa’s growth and power demand.
q It can exploit its significant wind and solar potential.
q It can diversify and make its economy more resilient.
q It can further strengthen its economy by adopting a
strategic RES development plan.

15. RE Development In Libya.
Solar energy potential
Solar radiation (kWh/m2/day)
q Average solar radiation of
2,470 kWh/m2/day
q one of the highest solar
radiation in the world

16. RE Development In Libya.
Wind energy potential
Wind speed (m/s)
q 26 meteorological stations
were installed in different
places in Libya to measure
the wind speed.
q Av e r a g e w i n d s p e e d
according to measure the
wind speed in the range of
5 -10.5 m/s).

17. RE Development In Libya.
q Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) was founded in
2007 to promote the development of renewable energy in the
country.
q A goal has been set by REAOL to reach 10% of the energy
supply from renewable energy resources by the year 2030, to
achieve this target.

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