Lebanon continues to grapple with a severe electricity crisis that has been exacerbated by its ongoing economic meltdown and political gridlock. The country's power cuts, lasting for extended periods each day, have forced many residents to rely on costly private generators running on diesel fuel, contributing to heightened pollution levels.
In a bid to address the energy shortage, gas-rich Qatar offered to construct three renewable energy power plants with a total capacity of 450 megawatts, representing a significant portion of Lebanon's energy needs. However, Lebanon's political elite, in collaboration with fuel companies and private electricity providers, thwarted the offer, citing differing accounts of the proposal's terms.
