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How is Lebanon preparing for future needs?

To prepare for future needs, Lebanon has set out to diversify its energy mix. This started with national action plans to scale up renewables and improve energy eficiency in 2016-2020, with an initial target for solar, wind, bioenergy and hydropower to cover some 12% of primary energy consumption.

How to improve electricity in Lebanon?

Electricity in Lebanon is highly subsidised. Therefore, increasing tarifs and reducing electricity subsidies may encourage public and private investments in renewable energy projects and allow for the proliferation of renewables through small- and medium-scale deployment. 6. Reinforce the grid and conduct grid impact assessments

What are the energy data based on in Lebanon?

The energy data employed by this study was largely based on two reports published by the Lebanese Centre for Energy Conservation (LCEC), namely the NREAP 2016–2020 (LCEC, 2016) and The First Energy Indicators Report of the Republic of Lebanon (LCEC, 2018). 1. Primary energy supply Lebanon relies on imports to satisfy its energy demand.

How much solar power does Lebanon have?

Lebanon had a cumulative installed solar PV capacity of just 56.37 MW at the end of 2018 (LCEC 2019d), including large-scale projects and distributed installations.

What fuel does Lebanon use?

Lebanon currently relies on gasoline, fuel oil and gas oil, which are 100% imported. Energy security concerns, combined the need to support economic growth, have driven an energy diversification strategy.

Is electricity a good investment in Lebanon?

Electricity in Lebanon is highly subsidised. Therefore, the potential for future investments within the sector remains limited, resulting in high technical and non-technical losses (34%, combined) and an old fleet of power plants.