GECOL and GIZ Discuss Renewable Energy Cooperation in Libya

GECOL Trains Libyan Technicians in Germany for Tripoli Power Plant
November 6, 2026

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GECOL and GIZ Discuss Renewable Energy Cooperation in Libya

GECOL discusses training, sustainability and diversifying sources with GIZ

Bashir Al-Marash, Chairman of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), and his deputy, Munir Aft, held a meeting with representatives from the German agency GIZ in Tripoli yesterday.

The meeting, was attended by several of GECOL’s department directors, focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation in developing the energy sector, as well as leveraging German technical and professional expertise.

Discussions covered the preparation of technical studies for renewable energy projects, strategies for their development, and their integration into the electrical grid.

The meeting also addressed training and qualification programmes for technical and administrative personnel, alongside the transfer of knowledge and expertise—initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening national capabilities.

Furthermore, both sides explored mechanisms to expand cooperation in the coming period, supporting the company’s strategic direction toward diversifying energy sources and utilizing modern technologies to bolster the sustainability of the electricity sector.

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