admin Libya is increasingly shaping its energy transition around public-private partnership (PPP) models as the country seeks to diversify its power mix beyond oil and gas, industry leaders said during the Libya Energy & Economic Summit in Tripoli on Sunday.
Speaking during a high-level renewable energy session, executives and officials said PPP structures could combine government oversight with private-sector expertise to accelerate project delivery, mobilize capital and reduce execution risk.
“Investors need long-term, predictable frameworks,” said José Partida Solano, Head of Business Development at Repsol Renovables. “What brings momentum is a strong pipeline, and Libya’s targets are perfect for bringing suppliers to the country.”
Libya has set a target of reaching 4 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2035, positioning solar and wind as central pillars of its long-term power strategy. Progress on this front is being anchored by TotalEnergies’ 500 MW Sadada solar project, which is scheduled to begin production this year.
“We strive to be a key player in renewables,” said Pedro Ribeiro, Country Chair and Managing Director at TotalEnergies – Libya, adding, “We believe all energies are required in the energy mix and we believe Libya has the potential to complement its oil and gas ambitions with renewables.”
Executives also highlighted the strategic role renewables could play in reducing fuel consumption in power generation, easing pressure on domestic hydrocarbon use and supporting broader electrification and industrial growth goals.
“Oil and gas are the basis of the economy, but using solar and wind energies can reduce the consumption of fuel for power generation and enable diversification. This will free up more energy to drive electrification and support industrial development,” said Aiman Eisa, Renewable Energy Department Manager at Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation.
However, panelists cautioned that accelerating renewable deployment will require stronger regulatory frameworks and consistent policy implementation. Without clearer market rules, they warned, investor confidence could remain constrained.
“The main challenge that we are facing is the lack of legislation and the lack of knowledge in terms of renewable energy efficiency,” said Dr. Abdulsalam Elansari, Chairman, Renewable Energy Association of Libya. “The private sector needs rules and regulations to be able to work in a very flexible and transparent environment.”
Despite these challenges, the industry expressed confidence that well-structured PPP models, combined with regulatory reform, could unlock Libya’s renewable potential and support long-term economic diversification.
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