Energy in Lebanon is characterized by a heavy reliance on imported fuels, which has led to significant challenges in ensuring a stable and sufficient supply of electricity.[1] The country’s energy sector has been severely affected by a combination of internal political instability, external conflicts, and systemic corruption. The reliance on imported energy, coupled with rising demand and frequent infrastructure failures, has led to an ongoing energy crisis. This crisis has been further exacerbated by the destructive effects of military conflicts involving Hezbollah, particularly the wars against Israel and the war in Syria, which have strained the country's infrastructure and economy.[2][3][4]
The primary energy use in 2009 in Lebanon was 77 TWh, 18 MWh per capita.[5][6] In 2019, the total solar PV capacity was 78 MW,[7] and it reached 1300 MW at the end of 2023.[8]
In August 2024, the situation reached a critical point when fuel reserves were completely depleted, leading to a nationwide blackout.[9]
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- ^ IEA Key energy statistics 2011 Archived 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine Page: Country specific indicator numbers from page 48
- ^ Lebanon power outage will last several days, official says
- ^ "The 2019 Solar PV Status Report for Lebanon" (PDF). Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation: 20. March 2021.
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