Libya Protection Capacitor

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.

Why do we need a protection scheme for Libyan power?

The fault current in the island mode was also changed, which increased the difficulties in detecting the faults and therefore required an advanced protection scheme. In the future, an optimal protection scheme will be developed to ensure that Libyan power is operated safely.

Who owns electricity in Libya?

The Libyan electricity sector (generation, transmission and distribution) is operated by the GECOL. In Libya, power-generation plants are mainly dependent on thermal power using fossil fuels (oil and gas).

How is Kufra PV power plant integrated into the Libyan power grid?

In this work, the Kufra PV power plant (10 MW) is integrated into the Libyan power grid to assess the performance of the power network. The power network and PV plant model are developed based on the standard ambient temperature and intensity of irradiation and verified with the Libyan grid code.

How much power does Libya have?

In Libya, the nominal capacity of power plants in 2019 was ~14 500 MW; however, the total available generating capacity was ~44% (6320 MW) due to political and security situations [ 2 ]. In 2019, the maximum load was 7500 MW and exceeded the available power-generation capacity by 1200 MW.

Where is the largest power plant in Libya?

The largest and most important power-generation plants in the Libyan power network are east of Tripoli (1400 MW, largest plant), Tobruk (740 MW) and west of Tripoli and Misratah with 600 MW for each. The capacity for available power generation is only 44% of the official installed power generation due to the ongoing civil war.