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A crucial step in preparing Libya’s electricity system for a clean energy future, ensuring the national grid is ready to safely and reliably integrate large-scale solar power.
Project Overview
The National Grid Readiness Report for Solar PV Integration provides the first comprehensive assessment of Libya’s electricity grid and its ability to absorb large-scale renewable energy. Developed under the USAID/LPFM program in support of the National Strategy for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (NSREEE), the report evaluates grid stability, operational constraints, infrastructure needs, and the readiness of staff and systems to manage the transition toward renewable energy.
This work was led by Sami Khaled, Senior Power Systems and Renewable Energy Advisor, and was implemented by Pragma Corporation and funded by USAID, providing national institutions with the technical foundation needed to prepare the grid for future solar PV expansion.
Summary
The report assesses how the Libyan grid would perform when integrating 1,750 MW of solar PV, as targeted in the National Strategy for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (NSREEE). Using detailed load-flow simulations in NEPLAN, the analysis compares current grid performance with projected conditions under large-scale renewable integration. It highlights areas where solar power can enhance system stability and reliability, as well as locations where constraints, congestion, voltage deviations, and the absence of modern grid technologies may limit safe and efficient integration.
In parallel, the report evaluates the readiness of the national workforce, operational procedures, and institutional systems to manage increasing levels of renewable energy. While foundational training efforts have begun, the assessment identifies notable skill gaps and operational shortcomings that must be addressed. It recommends comprehensive capacity-building programs, updated operational frameworks, and modernized grid management tools to ensure a smooth and secure transition toward a renewable-based electricity system.
Key Achievements
Conducted full national load-flow simulations to test grid performance with large-scale solar integration
identified grid issues requiring reinforcement, including voltage stability, congestion, and aging infrastructure
Assessed workforce readiness and identified training needs for renewable integration
Developed strategic recommendations for upgrading transmission lines, improving grid management systems, and strengthening operational protocols
Proposed policy and regulatory enhancements to support renewable energy investments
Impact
Strengthened Libya’s readiness to integrate large-scale solar PV systems
Improved clarity on infrastructure upgrades required for safe renewable penetration
Support for long-term grid stability, reliability, and resilience
Clear institutional roadmap for building renewable energy skills and competencies
Enhanced alignment with national energy goals under the NSREEE
Foundation established for future renewable auctions and private-sector participation
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