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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Issues 11 Licenses for Small-scale Solar Power Projects

Solar panels are seen at the Desert Stateline project near Nipton, California, US August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Bridget Bennett

The Lebanese government has issued licenses to 11 companies to construct solar power plants capable of producing 15 megawatts each, energy minister Walid Fayyad said on Thursday at a news briefing.

The companies, which include both local and international firms, would have a year to secure funding, the minister said.

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