Joe Saddi

The Electricity Challenge in Lebanon

As summer sets in, the heat rises, and so does electricity consumption. According to Energy Ministry officials, consumption climbs by around 30 to 40% from winter to summer, largely due to air conditioning and the resumption of use of secondary homes. Add to that the arrival of thousands of expats, who promptly power up houses that have been shut ...

Saddi Streamlines Solar Panel Installation Process

In a bid to simplify the administrative procedures for installing solar panels for personal electricity use of up to 1.5 megawatts, Lebanese Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi announced that prior approval from his Ministry is no longer required. This change, based on Law 462/2002, allows citizens to install solar panels without needing ...