A Roadmap for Energy Access in Displacement Settings: Lebanon

Lebanon has been impacted by a severe economic and energy crisis which has hit its many vulnerable populations particularly hard. The country’s energy sector currently relies heavily on imported fossil fuels and the national grid experiences high levels of load shedding. People therefore must resort to costly alternative sources of electricity, for example through private diesel generator networks.  

The READS Lebanon report explores the potential for renewable energy to improve the lives and livelihoods of people living in Lebanon. It also provides an overview of stakeholders providing sustainable energy solutions and nine high-impact project concepts to increase access to renewable energy. The report built on existing literature, interviews with key partners, and a stakeholder engagement workshop.  

Increasing the adoption of reliable and sustainable energy will require a concerted effort from stakeholders across Lebanese society. By fostering collaboration across different sectors and leveraging new sources of funding and financing it will be possible to develop innovative, community-led solutions to enhance access to renewable energy and help to address Lebanon’s current energy challenges.

Find out more about the READS Programme here.