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A decisive step toward a stronger, more efficient power system by reducing waste, improving performance, and delivering more electricity where it is needed most.
Project Overview
The National Technical Loss Reduction Initiative was launched to address one of the most persistent challenges in Libya’s electricity sector: high technical losses across the transmission and distribution network. The initiative focused on identifying the root causes of losses, improving infrastructure performance, strengthening operational practices, and enhancing the overall efficiency of power delivery nationwide.
The program supported GECOL and national institutions in understanding where losses occur, how they affect system stability, and which targeted measures are required to significantly reduce technical inefficiencies and improve grid performance.
This initiative was led by Sami Khaled, Senior Power Systems and Renewable Energy Advisor, and Dr. Mahmud Elwerfelli, Expert in Energy Transition, Power Sector Reform, and Environmental Policy, and was implemented by Pragma Corporation and funded by USAID, providing national partners with data-driven solutions to reduce losses and strengthen the reliability of Libya’s electricity network.
Summary
The initiative provided Libya with the first structured framework for reducing technical losses in the national power grid. Through field assessments, system diagnostics, and operational analysis, the program identified critical bottlenecks within transmission lines, substations, transformers, distribution feeders, and protection systems.
Recommendations were developed to address aging infrastructure, improve voltage control, enhance system protection coordination, and strengthen maintenance practices. The initiative also supported the development of data-driven tools that helped engineers and planners monitor losses, prioritise upgrades, and evaluate the operational and financial benefits of loss-reduction measures.
By addressing both technical issues and institutional processes, the initiative laid the foundation for long-term improvements in grid efficiency and reliability.
Key Achievements
Completed the first national assessment of technical losses across the power grid
Identified key areas of inefficiency within transmission and distribution systems
Developed practical recommendations for system upgrades and loss reduction
Strengthened maintenance planning and operational practices within GECOL
Introduced data-driven tools to monitor and track technical loss patterns
Improved coordination between field teams, control centres, and planning departments
Impact
Reduced waste and improved the efficiency of electricity delivery
Strengthened grid stability and reduced stress on generation resources
Enhanced system reliability and operational performance
Lowered long-term operational costs for the power sector
Increased electricity availability for households, businesses, and essential services
Supported national energy goals by improving overall power system performance
We can help your organisation
Green Power Associate supports utilities and public institutions in diagnosing technical losses, designing loss-reduction programs, and implementing practical solutions that enhance efficiency and system stability.
Our experts can help your organisation develop data-driven models, prioritise infrastructure upgrades, and implement operational reforms that improve performance and support long-term sustainability.
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