Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 To Spotlight Renewable Energy Transition With REHC, REAoL, Repsol, TotalEnergies, And LSSC

Libya’s renewable energy transition will take center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, with confirmed participation from the Renewable Energy Holding Company (REHC), the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), Repsol Renovables, TotalEnergies, and the Libyan Solar System Company (LSSC). TotalEnergies and Repsol Renovables’ parent company will join LEES 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, while REAoL will participate as an official partner, emphasizing the summit’s alignment with Libya’s national clean energy objectives.

The fourth edition of LEES will take place from January 24 to 26, 2026, in Tripoli. The summit will bring together public and private stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities, infrastructure development, and energy diversification across Libya’s evolving power sector. At the policy and regulatory level, REAoL serves as the principal state institution responsible for implementing Libya’s renewable energy policies and overseeing the country’s long-term transition to clean energy. Established in 2007, REAoL is executing the National Strategy for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency 2023–2035, which targets renewables to account for 17 percent of the national energy mix by 2025 and 22–25 percent by 2030.

Abdelsalam Al-Ansari, Chairman of REAoL, will speak at LEES 2026, providing insights into national planning, regulation, and institutional reform. Under his leadership, REAoL has advanced several significant initiatives in 2025, including the launch of Libya’s first comprehensive Renewable Energy Law, the nationwide “Go Green” rooftop solar program, and a major solar resource assessment conducted in partnership with Germany’s GIZ to support quality assurance for future photovoltaic developments. REAoL’s participation as an official partner reinforces LEES 2026 as a platform for policy-driven investment and implementation.

At the project execution level, REHC continues to play a central role in Libya’s renewable energy rollout. The state-owned company, established under REAoL, is overseeing a phased roadmap to integrate renewables into a grid historically reliant on hydrocarbons. In 2025, REHC advanced several priority developments, most notably the 500 MW Sadada Solar Project, developed in collaboration with TotalEnergies and the General Electricity Company of Libya. The project is now in its final preparatory stages, with commercial operations expected in 2026.

REHC is also coordinating hospital solarization programs in southern Libya, supporting local manufacturing partnerships, and implementing the “Go Green” rooftop solar initiative across residential, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company continues to expand its organizational capacity through specialized subsidiaries focused on project execution, design, procurement, and contracting. Asail Rtaima, Chairman of REHC, will represent the company at LEES 2026, contributing to discussions on project delivery, grid integration, and institutional capacity building.

International expertise will be provided by Repsol Renovables, the renewable energy arm of Spain’s Repsol Group. While Repsol’s core operations in Libya remain focused on oil and gas, the company is integrating sustainable energy solutions alongside hydrocarbon activities. Current initiatives include gas flaring reduction programs and an LPG supply project in Ubari, which is now at the FEED stage. José Partida Solano, Head of Business Development at Repsol Renovables, will participate at LEES 2026, highlighting the role of international operators in technology transfer, emissions reduction, and integrated energy systems in emerging markets.

Private sector participation comes from LSSC, one of Libya’s leading domestic renewable energy firms. Based in Tripoli, LSSC provides end-to-end photovoltaic solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, particularly in regions facing grid instability. The company also operates as a technical training hub, supporting workforce development and rooftop solar deployment under the national “Go Green” initiative. Samir Alwarfally, Chairman of LSSC, will attend LEES 2026, sharing insights on market readiness, distributed solar adoption, and local capacity building.

James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power, stated, “The participation of REAoL, Repsol Renovables, REHC, and LSSC at LEES 2026 highlights the accelerating momentum behind Libya’s renewable energy transition. With strong public leadership, execution capacity through REHC, international partnerships with companies such as TotalEnergies and Repsol, and a capable domestic private sector, Libya is laying the foundations for a diversified, resilient, and investment-ready clean energy future.”