Renewable Energy and Environment Organization

What Renewable Energy and Environment Organization does

Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (REEO) is a Libyan non-governmental organization headquartered in Tripoli that operates across nine Libyan municipalities, from Tubruq in the east to Ghadames in the west. It conducts research, advisory, training, and pilot-scale projects in renewable energy and environmental preservation, with a stated mission to advance renewable energy adoption and spatial development planning in Libya. The organization is structured around eight specialized technical committees covering solar heating/cooling, concentrated solar power (CSP), wind, geothermal, bioenergy, concentrated mirrors, photovoltaic (PV) systems, manufacturing, feasibility studies, and investment.

REEO's core offerings span solar electricity generation systems (sourced predominantly from European brands and installed across Libya), the Energy Green Belt Project targeting one million hectares across nine municipalities for green development, Jojoba cultivation in Murzuq for biofuel and carbon sequestration, the Service Energy City Model integrating renewables with urban planning, and a solid waste-to-energy investment initiative for municipalities. Technology foundation rests on conventional solar PV and CSP, Jojoba-based biofuel production, and desert agriculture — without disclosed proprietary AI/ML components. REEO has published an ambitious "Vision 2020-2050" proposing Libya as a major solar electricity exporter to Europe via undersea cables, though no execution milestones have been disclosed.

The business model combines direct equipment supply and installation (hardware sales), consulting and project management services through its committee structure, and grant/research funding for pilot projects. The customer base is concentrated on Libyan municipalities, local governments, and research institutions, with international outreach via partnerships with Masdar, IRENA, GEIDCO, the University of Al-Najm Al-Sate, and the Arab Desert Research Center in Murzuq. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there is no subscription or recurring commercial model. Most documented activity dates to 2017-2019, with no subsequent funding rounds, transactions, or product launches in the source data.

Name

Renewable Energy and Environment Organization

Legal name

منظمة الطاقات المتجددة والبيئة

Website

https://reeo.ly

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

REEO is a Tripoli-based Libyan non-profit that delivers renewable energy research, advisory, training, and pilot projects across nine municipalities, with core work in solar PV/CSP deployment, Jojoba-based biofuel cultivation, and a long-horizon Vision 2020-2050 for Libya-to-Europe solar export.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Consulting and Solar Infrastructure

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB), Circularity & End-of-Life Technology R&D (PV Recycling Chemistry, Blade Reuse, Design-for-Recycling) (EUAMAOAK)

Keywords

• Renewable energy consulting
• Solar PV installation
• Concentrated solar power
• Biofuel cultivation
• Waste-to-energy projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Tripoli

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Energy Systems Supply and Installation: The organization provides solar electricity generation systems and conducts equipment supply and installation services across Libya, representing itself as a provider and installer of high-quality systems, predominantly European-branded, targeting utilities, municipalities, and communities.
2. Consulting and Project Management Services: The organization provides consulting services through specialized committees covering specifications, feasibility studies, manufacturing, development, investment, and spatial planning for renewable energy projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (REEO) is a Libyan non-governmental organization that delivers solar electricity generation systems, equipment supply, and installation services across Libya, using predominantly European-branded equipment. It also operates a portfolio of strategic initiatives including a desert solar mega-project vision to export solar electricity to Europe via undersea cables, a million-hectare Energy Green Belt program, Jojoba cultivation for biofuel and carbon sequestration, solid waste-to-energy investment programs, and consulting services through specialized technical committees covering solar thermal, CSP, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, PV, and feasibility studies.

Product overview

Renewable Energy and Environment Organization (منظمة الطاقات المتجددة والبيئة) is a Libyan non-governmental organization focused on renewable energy applications and environmental preservation. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected initiatives rather than a single unified product. Core offerings include Solar Electricity Generation Systems providing solar power solutions across Libya with European-sourced equipment, and the Desert Renewable Energy Technology Project—a mega-infrastructure vision for exporting solar electricity to Europe via undersea cables. Supporting initiatives encompass the Energy Green Belt Phases targeting one million hectares for green development, Jojoba Cultivation Projects for biofuel and carbon sequestration, Service Energy City Models for desert communities, and Solid Waste Recycling Energy initiatives. The organization also provides installation and connection services for renewable energy equipment throughout Libya.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Electricity Generation Systems Solar electricity generation systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across Libya, with high-quality equipment sourced primarily from European brands. The organization also provides connection and installation services throughout Libya.
• Desert Renewable Energy Technology Project A mega-project vision positioning Libya as a major exporter of solar-generated electricity to Europe, utilizing concentrated solar power with thousands of mirrors to convert solar energy into electricity transmitted via undersea cables. Targets generation equivalent to six times Europe's electricity needs.
• Energy Green Belt Phases A national initiative targeting one million hectares across Libyan municipalities for renewable energy and environmental development projects, including solar installations and green belt development.
• Jojoba Cultivation Project Large-scale cultivation of Jojoba trees for biofuel production, carbon sequestration, and desert reclamation, with nurseries established in the Murzuq region covering agricultural plots for drought and salt-resistant plant research.
• Service Energy City Model A conceptual model for developing service-oriented energy cities in Libya, integrating renewable energy infrastructure with urban planning for desert communities.
• Solid Waste Recycling Energy Investment Investment initiative for energy generation from solid waste recycling in Libyan municipalities and regions, converting municipal waste into renewable energy.

Quantifiable outcome

• One square km of desert produces 250 GWh/year, preventing 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy initiative, is listed as a success partner of the Renewable Energy and Environment Organization. The partnership positions Masdar as a key collaborator in advancing renewable energy projects in Libya, sharing expertise in solar, wind, and other renewable technologies developed through Masdar's global experience in the UAE and beyond.
• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRENA, the global intergovernmental organization for renewable energy, is listed as a success partner of the organization. IRENA provides global expertise, data, and policy guidance on renewable energy deployment, supporting the organization's mission to advance renewable energy adoption in Libya.
• GEIDCO (Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEIDCO is listed as a success partner, supporting the organization's vision for large-scale energy interconnection. GEIDCO focuses on global energy interconnectivity and cross-border electricity transmission, aligning with the organization's goal to export solar power from Libya to Europe.
• University of Al-Najm Al-Sate (جامعة النجم الساطع)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Al-Najm Al-Sate co-supervised the International Renewable Energy Exhibition with the organization in October 2019, serving as an academic and research partner in advancing renewable energy education and research in Libya.
• Libyan Company for Media Services (الشركة الليبية للخدمات الإعلامية)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Libyan Company for Media Services was the executing partner for the International Renewable Energy Exhibition, providing media and event management services for the organization's major exhibition in Al-Brega in October 2019.
• Al-Kadr Exhibition Company (شركة الكادر للمعارض)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAl-Kadr Exhibition Company served as the executing partner for the International Renewable Energy Exhibition, handling exhibition logistics and management alongside the Libyan Company for Media Services.
• Arab Desert Research Center - Murzuq (المركز العربي لأبحاث الصحراء - مرزق)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arab Desert Research Center in Murzuq is a key research partner for Jojoba cultivation and desert reclamation projects. The center manages 60 hectares allocated for biofuel crops and conducts research on plants resistant to drought and salinity, aligned with the organization's environmental and energy goals.
• National Authority for Scientific Research (الهيئة الوطنية للبحث العلمي)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Authority for Scientific Research assigned 60 hectares of land in the Murzuq region for research into drought and salinity-resistant plants with biofuel applications, and distributed related research projects to specialized research centers including the Arab Desert Research Center.
• Libyan Spatial Development Association (التجمع الليبي للتنمية المكانية)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Libyan Spatial Development Association co-sponsored publications on renewable energy, spatial development, desertification combat, and reverse migration, working jointly with the organization on research and advocacy initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ACWA Power: Saudi Arabia-based developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, with major utility-scale solar PV and CSP projects across MENA. Comparable as a MENA-focused renewable energy IPP/ePC, though operating at vastly larger scale and with full commercial backing.
• Eni Plenitude: Eni's renewable energy and retail services company, with utility-scale solar and wind projects across North Africa and the Mediterranean. Comparable for its Mediterranean-cross renewable energy infrastructure ambitions and MENA/Europe focus.
• Masdar: UAE-based clean energy developer investing in solar, wind, and hydrogen across MENA and globally. Comparable as a MENA solar developer and advisory partner (also a listed REEO partner), though operating at much larger commercial scale.

Others

• First Solar: US-based utility-scale solar PV developer and thin-film module manufacturer with a global project pipeline. Comparable as a downstream solar EPC and project developer, though focused on commercial execution rather than advocacy.

Emerging players

• Sterling and Wilson Solar: India-based global EPC contractor for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and hybrid projects. Comparable as a high-growth solar EPC player relevant to REEO's installation and project delivery activities.
• TSK Group: Spanish EPC contractor specializing in solar PV, CSP, and combined-cycle power plants, with notable MENA project experience. Comparable as a European-rooted solar EPC peer relevant to REEO's installation and BoP focus.

Direct peers

• Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE): Egypt-based intergovernmental organization promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency across the Arab region. Directly comparable to REEO as a regional renewable energy advocacy, advisory, and capacity-building body with similar committee structures and policy engagement.
• TuNur: UK-headquartered developer of concentrated solar power projects in North Africa for export to Europe via undersea cables. The most direct functional peer to REEO's Desert Solar Energy Vision, sharing the same Sahara-to-Europe solar export thesis.
• Desertec Industrial Initiative: European-led initiative (originally German) to develop large-scale renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa for export to Europe. Highly comparable vision and scope to REEO's desert solar export ambition, though organized as a consortium rather than a single entity.

Regional players

• Noor-Ouarzazate Solar Complex: Morocco's utility-scale solar complex operated under MASEN, one of the largest CSP/PV installations in the world. Comparable as a North African utility-scale solar deployment of comparable geography but built as a government-backed national program rather than NGO-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reeoly
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reeolibya

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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