Libya seeks Turkiye expertise to bolster renewable energy drive

Libya, home to vast oil reserves, is turning to renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and plans to rely on strategic partner, Turkiye, for technological expertise and investment, Anadolu Agency reports. With a population of about 7 million, Libya’s electricity demand has exceeded the capacity of its oil and gas-powered plants. The North African country aims to diversify its energy mix by increasing the share of renewable sources, particularly solar and wind. Libya’s renewable energy strategy targets generating 4 gigawatts of capacity by 2035, accounting for 20 per cent of the country’s total energy portfolio. The ambitious plan capitalises on Libya’s abundant solar and wind resources, but international collaboration is crucial to realising these goals. Turkiye, with its deep […]