This paper presents a review of the energy status, conventional and renewable, in Lebanon and illustrates their problems with the suggested recommendations. In addition, a detailed review of the principal dire.
What is the energy balance in Lebanon?
Renewable energy currently plays a marginal role in the energy balance of Lebanon. It shares less than 5% of the TPES and less than 10% of the electricity production. Hydro power is the unique renewable source used in electricity generation, although Lebanon has the potential to benefit from other resources, especially solar and wind.
Dagher and Ruble modeled three possible future paths for Lebanon's electricity using LEAP (Long range Energy Alternatives Planning System) software; however, the study didn't reflect a possible forecast for electricity generation as the percent-share dispatch rule was used based on the percent share of fuels in 2006.
How is electricity generated in Lebanon?
Electricity, in Lebanon, is principally generated through thermal power plants, in addition to small amount that comes from renewable energy resources through the several, long-ago established hydropower plants.
What is the future of hydropower in Lebanon?
Houri studied several scenarios for the future of hydropower in Lebanon. The study concluded a decreasing percentage share of hydropower in the Lebanese electric generation system for all scenarios, due to the limited supply of water and increasing electricity demand.
Is solar irradiation available in Lebanon?
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is used to generate electrical energy by converting solar radiation into electrical current. Solar irradiation is readily available in Lebanon; however, adopting this technology faces several barriers. For instance, high initial cost, low efficiency per unit area, lack of PV market and immaturity of technology.
Does Lebanon have a gas reserve?
Roudi Baroudi, a leading energy expert, stated that Lebanon contains a huge gas reserve and that “the 11th basin off the Lebanese coast is reported to contain 122 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserve which is almost three times bigger than Libya's gas reserve” .