Lebanon’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has extended the deadline for private-sector companies to submit expressions of interest for several planned power generation projects.
The new deadline is 15 October 2026, extending the original 30 September deadline after interested applicants requested additional time to finalise and submit the required documentation.
Solar Projects to Add 350MW
The expression of interest covers up to five grid-connected solar photovoltaic projects with a combined installed capacity of 350MW-peak.
The projects are also expected to include battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of up to 1,000MWh, supporting the integration of solar generation into Lebanon’s electricity system.
Developers will be expected to provide information on proposed project locations, grid connection plans, technical capabilities and relevant project experience.
Thermal Power Projects Also Included
Alongside the solar developments, the ERA is seeking proposals for distributed dual-fired thermal power plants with net capacities ranging from 20MW to 100MW.
The plants are expected to use natural gas as their primary fuel, with heavy fuel oil available as a backup. The regulator has also indicated that proposed plants should be gas-ready, with the necessary natural-gas infrastructure planned.
Opportunities for Private-Sector Investment
The projects are expected to follow an independent power producer (IPP) model. The future contractual arrangements, including power purchase agreements, will be determined through subsequent procurement processes.
The EOI is open to private investors, IPP operators, engineering, procurement and construction contractors, equipment suppliers and consortiums.
The process is intended to assess market interest and identify potential generation projects while evaluating the technical and financial capabilities of prospective developers.
Expanding Lebanon’s Generation Capacity
Lebanon continues to face challenges related to generation capacity, fuel supply, ageing power infrastructure and grid flexibility.
The planned solar, battery storage and thermal generation projects represent potential new capacity while creating opportunities across power equipment, engineering, construction, grid connection and energy infrastructure.
With the EOI deadline now set for 15 October 2026, prospective participants have additional time to prepare their submissions for the planned generation projects.
