Can solar power plants be integrated into the Libyan power grid?

Solar photovoltaic (PV) plants will play a significant role in the energy transition and the mix of energy sources in Libya. This article is a study conducted to investigate the challenges of power-flow management and power protection from integrating PV power plants into the Libyan power grid.

When was solar photovoltaics used in Libya?

The solar photovoltaics (PV) was used in Libya back in the 1970s; the application areas power loads of small remote systems such as rural electrification systems, communication repeaters, cathodic protection for oil pipelines and water pumping (Asheibi et al., 2016).

Is Libya a potential solar system application?

Grid-connected PV systems and off-grid (standalone) PV systems both are an option for fulfilling the demand and utilizing solar energy. In this paper, the potential of Libya for a PV system application is discussed. Current operational PV systems and future approaches are considered, as well.

Why should we use solar energy in Libya?

The world has already taken a further step to utilize renewable energy, hence using PV system increase the reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of the electrical supply grid. Having a long solar day Libya has the best potential for PV systems and this will help to reduce the demand for electricity as Libya facing an energy shortage.

Are solar power plants economically possible in Libya?

Evaluation of Solar and Wind Potential Energy Resources in Libya: Summary Libya’s solar energy potential is reasonably large, and power plants could be economically possible in all regions based on the solar atlas map and the current analysis.

Can small-scale wind turbines generate electricity in Libya?

The analysis indicated that small-scale wind turbines could be suitable for generating electricity in the regions. Moreover, for the future installation of the PV system in Libya, the solar energy potentials of nine chosen locations were assessed using monthly solar radiation.