• Is solar energy a good source of energy in Lebanon?
  • Solar energy is also a valuable resource in Lebanon. With around 3000 hours of sunshine, the addition of this energy source to the national grid could greatly contribute to the growth of clean energy in Lebanon (Kinab, El Khoury, 2012). Solar energy currently represents around .26% of the country¡¯s energy mix (UNDP, 2017).
  • What type of energy is used in Lebanon?
  • Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass ¨C the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter ¨C is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Lebanon: How much of the country¡¯s energy comes from nuclear power?
  • Does Lebanon need a hydroelectric plant?
  • Lebanon is currently looking to expand hydropower with the recent call to ¡°build and operate hydroelectric plant¡± (MEW, 2018). However, Dr. Kinab, an engineering professor at the Lebanese University and renewable energy expert, explains hydraulic energy production has largely been inconsistent due to intermittent rainfalls and poor maintenance.
  • How does energy affect Lebanon’s economy?
  • Energy and electricity demand have weighed heavily on Lebanon¡¯s economy. Imported fuel oil accounts for nearly a quarter of the national budget deficit, while electricity demand outpaces power generation capacity. Renewable energy technologies, in contrast, offer the prospect of clean, fully domestically sourced power and heat systems.
  • Is biomass a source of electricity in Lebanon?
  • Traditional biomass ¨C the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter ¨C is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Lebanon: How much of the country¡¯s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power ¨C alongside renewables ¨C is a low-carbon source of electricity.
  • Can IPP participate in the production of electricity in Lebanon?
  • In 2002, the GoL issued Law 462 which stipulates that IPP can participate in the production of electricity through licenses awarded by an Energy Regulatory Authority (ERA) (MEW, 2002). While Lebanon ratified legal and policy frameworks to grow renewable energy, Mr. Allaya asserts ¡°we need stronger implementation mechanisms to attract investors¡±.