☀️ Peak sun hours in Lebanon
Lebanon has a sunny Mediterranean climate — roughly 4.8 to 5.6 peak sun hours — highest on the coast and in the Bekaa Valley, a little lower in the mountains.
| Region | Approx. peak sun hours (annual avg) |
|---|---|
| Bekaa Valley | ~5.2 – 5.6 |
| Coast (Beirut, Tripoli) | ~5.0 – 5.5 |
| South Lebanon | ~5.0 – 5.5 |
| Mount Lebanon (higher altitude) | ~4.6 – 5.2 |
Use your local figure in the solar panel calculator and the energy production calculator. Background: peak sun hours by location.
⚡ Electricity prices in Lebanon
State utility (EDL) supply has collapsed to only a few hours a day in much of the country, forcing reliance on private diesel generator subscriptions billed per ampere at very high, dollarised rates. Against those costs, solar pays back unusually fast — it is competing with some of the most expensive effective electricity anywhere.
💸 Incentives & net metering
Formal net metering existed historically but has been undermined by the grid's collapse; in practice almost all systems are hybrid solar + battery for self-reliance, not grid export. Financing schemes and subsidised loans have appeared at various times through banks and international programmes — check what is currently available.
💰 System cost & payback in Lebanon
Battery-based systems dominate; rough guide (often priced in USD):
| System size | Approx. cost | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5–3 kW + battery | ~$3,000 – 6,000 | Essentials: lights, fridge, Wi-Fi, TV |
| 5 kW + battery | ~$6,000 – 11,000 | Most of a family home |
| Add more battery | + $500 – 1,500 / kWh | Longer autonomy overnight |
Work out your own numbers with the ROI calculator and the bill savings calculator, or design the whole system with the system report builder.
💡 Local insight: Lebanon
Lebanon is one of the fastest solar-adoption stories in the region — not for green reasons but out of necessity. When the state grid gives only a few hours a day and generator bills are dollarised and brutal, a solar-plus-battery system that runs the essentials pays for itself remarkably quickly. The key design decision here is battery sizing: enough storage to bridge the hours with no sun or grid, without over-spending on capacity a household can't afford up front.
🧰 Solar tools
Plan your system with these:
- Solar panel calculator — how many panels for your usage and sun hours.
- Solar bill savings calculator — how much you'll save.
- ROI calculator — payback period.
- Battery calculator — if you want backup.
- Full system report — design the whole system in one page.
Related reading: grid-tied vs off-grid vs hybrid, how long do solar batteries last, and battery calculator.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many peak sun hours does Lebanon get?
About 4.8 to 5.6. The coast and Bekaa Valley are highest; the mountains slightly lower.
Is solar worth it in Lebanon?
Very much — with state power down to a few hours a day and costly private generators, solar-plus-battery often pays back unusually fast.
Does Lebanon have net metering?
Net metering existed historically but has been undermined by the grid crisis. In practice systems are hybrid solar + battery for self-reliance. Check current schemes.
How much does solar cost in Lebanon?
A small battery system for essentials is roughly $3,000–$6,000; a 5 kW home system with battery $6,000–$11,000. Often priced in USD. Get local quotes.
Note: Lebanon's electricity situation, generator costs and prices change rapidly. These figures are approximate, for planning only — verify with a local installer.