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A vital step in strengthening Libya’s electricity system, ensuring the national grid is safer, stronger, and more resilient in the face of growing operational challenges.
Project Overview
The National Grid Resilience Assessment Report provided Libya with the first comprehensive evaluation of the electricity grid’s ability to withstand operational stress, emergencies, and long-term structural weaknesses. The report analysed system vulnerabilities, operational risks, and infrastructure gaps, and offered actionable recommendations to strengthen grid reliability and resilience. It has since become a key reference for GECOL, guiding strategic decisions on maintenance, investments, and operational planning.
This work was led by Sami Khaled, Senior Power Systems and Renewable Energy Advisor, and was implemented by Pragma Corporation and funded by USAID, delivering essential insights to support Libya’s efforts to build a more stable and resilient electricity grid.
Summary
The report examined the performance of the national grid across generation, transmission, and distribution systems, identifying areas requiring reinforcement to maintain long-term stability. It evaluated factors such as system protection, emergency response, technical losses, infrastructure condition, and operational procedures.
Drawing on field data, technical diagnostics, and institutional interviews, the assessment provided a holistic view of the grid’s resilience challenges. It also highlighted the capacity needs within operational teams and provided a roadmap for improving system readiness, enhancing reliability, and preventing widespread outages.
The resulting recommendations became instrumental in shaping grid-stabilisation actions, informing maintenance plans, and improving the alignment of operational units across GECOL.
Key Achievements
Completed the first nationwide assessment of Libya’s electricity grid resilience
Identified critical vulnerabilities in infrastructure, operations, and system protection
Provided a clear roadmap for immediate, medium, and long-term grid improvements
Strengthened institutional understanding of system risks and operational gaps
Supported coordination between control centres, maintenance teams, and planning departments
Informed national grid stabilisation measures, maintenance priorities, and operational reforms
Impact
Improved national readiness for grid emergencies and peak-demand events
Strengthened operational reliability and reduced vulnerability to failures
Supported more efficient maintenance planning and resource allocation
Enhanced system protection and control across the transmission network
Increased confidence in the grid’s ability to support future renewable energy integration
Built a more resilient foundation for long-term power-sector reforms
We can help your organisation
Green Power Associate supports utilities and national institutions in assessing grid resilience, identifying system vulnerabilities, and developing practical roadmaps for strengthening electricity infrastructure. Our experts can help you design resilience frameworks, operational procedures, and technical action plans that improve reliability, reduce risk, and prepare your grid for the transition to clean energy.
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