Benghazi – The Libyan government’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy discussed with a delegation from the Turkish company Gesert İsa Group ways of cooperation in the field of renewable energy and the localization of the electrical industry within Libya. This occurred during a meeting held at the ministry’s headquarters in Benghazi last Thursday, in the presence of the National Program Committee for the Localization of Solar Energy.
The Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Awad Al-Badri, pointed to the importance of building strategic partnerships with specialized international companies to support the stability of the electrical grid, diversify energy sources, and achieve sustainable development.
During the meeting, the Ministry also reviewed its medium and long-term plan, which is based on three main pillars: the transition to clean energy by expanding solar and wind energy projects and reducing reliance on fossil fuels; expanding generation capacity to cover the existing deficit; and supporting investments in the electricity grid’s infrastructure, as well as localizing the industry in the renewable energy sector, including the local manufacturing of panel components and equipment and transferring technology to the Libyan market.
For its part, the Turkish delegation gave a detailed presentation on possible areas of cooperation, including investing in solar energy projects in various Libyan regions, establishing industrial partnerships to assemble and manufacture panel components and electrical equipment within Libya, and implementing training and qualification programs for national personnel.
The delegation affirmed that Libya possesses natural and human resources that make it a promising market for renewable energy projects, expressing the company’s readiness to employ its expertise to support the Libyan electricity sector.
The Minister of Electricity stressed that the transition to renewable energy has become a national necessity, calling for a balance between securing short-term energy needs and building a sustainable infrastructure capable of keeping pace with future increasing demand. He also clarified that international partnerships contribute to accelerating the transition to clean energy and enhancing local investment opportunities.
The two sides agreed to continue technical meetings in the coming period and to develop a joint roadmap to discuss the proposed projects, in a way that contributes to attracting investments, developing the industry, and moving the electricity sector towards a more sustainable path.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Minister affirmed that international partnerships represent a pivotal element in developing the electrical system, and that the expected results will be directly reflected in improving service and reducing loads, leading to a stable and secure energy future for the country.