POTENTIAL OF SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION USING CONCENTRATED SOLAR TECHNIQUE FOR POWER GENERATION IN LIBYA AND TRANSMISSION TO ITALY

The current study presents the solar resources potential and relevant determinants of concentrated solar power (CSP) usage in Libya to promote sustainability. The objectives were to exploit renewable energy sources in North Africa and establish a CSP power plant baseline with the opportunity of linkage between Libya and Italy. Solar and weather parameters obtained from NASA's solar and weather data for a site in Southern Libya were discussed regarding compatibility with CSP technology. The Solar Electric Generating System (SEGS) equivalent system represents a pure solar capacity of 80 MW without a joint fossil release within one hour of storage time. Solar radiation and climate data were used to model a 50 MW power generating station. The results revealed that significant solar resources are suitable for using concentrated solar power in Libya. The line's route was determined primarily by geomorphological characteristics, such as dunes and lava fields around Harrogate. Electrical power was over 8,000 MW from April to September, and low production was allocated during most of the winter months from December to February. The number of corresponding hours to operate the storage system was 1050 hours. The creation of an overhead high-voltage line reflects interference in nature and landscapes. The estimated electricity produced annually is about 245 GWh, higher than previous studies' findings.