On the morning of Monday, April 6, 2026, a high-level expanded meeting was held at the headquarters of the Misrata Free Zone, organized by the Renewable Energy Authority, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the implementation of Libya’s National Renewable Energy Strategy. This reflects the Authority’s commitment to developing this vital and strategic sector.

The meeting was dedicated to discussing the latest developments of the Al-Saddada Solar Power Plant project, which will be connected to the public grid with an installed capacity of 500 MW. The project is considered one of the largest strategic clean energy initiatives in the country.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Ansari, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Authority, along with board members Eng. Mahmoud Al-Qallay, Eng. Nasruddin Al-Barghli, Eng. Omar Twaish, and Eng. Mohammed Saidoun, Director of the Board Affairs Office.

Also in attendance were Eng. Aseel Younes Mohammed, Chairman of the Renewable Energy Holding Company; Eng. Omar Al-Gayed, Board Member of the General Electricity Company of Libya; Eng. Mahmoud Al-Saghotri, Mayor of Misrata; and Eng. Mohsen Al-Saghotri, Chairman of Misrata Free Zone, in addition to several department directors and officials from Misrata Port.

The meeting was further attended by Mr. Pedro Ribeiro, General Manager of TotalEnergies Libya, the project’s executing entity, accompanied by Mr. Wissam Daza, Renewable Energy Projects Officer, Mr. Bashir Bzizi, Senior Advisor to the General Manager, and a number of specialists in renewable energy projects. This reflects the strength of the partnership with leading international companies and the commitment to implementing the project in accordance with the highest technical and engineering standards.

The meeting included in-depth discussions on the latest implementation updates, a review of challenges and obstacles facing the progress of work, and the current arrangements to enter the preparatory phase. This phase includes conducting site surveys, soil testing, and completing the technical and logistical requirements necessary to commence field execution.

Participants emphasized that this phase represents a crucial step toward launching the execution phase, ensuring the preparation of accurate engineering studies and the adoption of appropriate technical solutions. They also stressed the importance of accelerating procedures and enhancing coordination among all relevant stakeholders to ensure the project’s timely implementation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants affirmed that the Al-Saddada Solar Power Plant is not merely a production project, but a transformative milestone in Libya’s energy sector. It represents a strategic step toward diversifying energy sources and promoting environmental sustainability, in alignment with global trends in clean energy.