Lebanon is seeking private sector interest for up to 350 MW of grid-connected solar PV paired with 1,000 MWh of BESS
The EOI launched by the ERA also covers dual-fuel thermal power plants ranging from 20 MW to 100 MW
The process is intended to identify qualified developers and support future licensing and procurement, said the ERA
Lebanon's Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for electricity generation projects, including 350 MW solar PV along with 1,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.
The initiative falls under the ERA's regulatory and licensing mandate in accordance with Law No. 462/2002 and is intended to build a pipeline of bankable generation projects, explains the ERA.
The EOI covers up to five grid-connected solar PV projects with a combined installed capacity of 350 MW, supported by BESS totaling 1,000 MWh. It also includes distributed dual-fuel thermal power plants with net capacities ranging from 20 MW to 100 MW. These plants are expected to operate primarily on natural gas, with heavy fuel oil (HFO) serving as a backup fuel.
According to ERA, the exercise is designed to identify technically and financially capable developers that can contribute to Lebanon's electricity sector reforms and future generation expansion. The call is open to developers, investors, independent power producers (IPPs), EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and consortia to submit their technical, financial and project development credentials.
According to the ERA, the EOI marks the first stage of the project development process. Information received will be used to prepare future licensing, procurement and implementation phases of bankable generation projects.
The call was issued on July 22, 2026 with the last date of bid submission being August 31, 2026.
Lebanon’s electricity sector is facing challenges such as limited generation capacity, aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and grid losses, due to which it remains dependent on imported fuels for electricity. To improve supply, the government is seeking private investment in new power generation and a more diversified energy mix.
Solar is an important part of the mix as the country sees rapid growth of distributed solar PV systems for reliable electricity. It creates opportunities to expand renewable energy alongside stable dispatchable generation, says the ERA.
As per the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), at the end of 2025, Lebanon had around 1.8 GW renewable energy capacity of which 1.5 GW came from solar PV.
