A river-spanning solar farm in the heart of Beirut is stoking hopes that renewable energy can play a key role in solving Lebanon’s power problem. Built on time and under budget at just more than $3 million, the Beirut River Solar Snake Project is claimed by its creators to be the only one of its kind.
Beirut Solar Project Aims to Slow Power Cuts
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Ayline Safarian owns a nail salon in Bourj Hammoud and welcomes the extra electricity the Solar Snake will bring to Lebanon. (VOA / J. Owens)
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The Solar project is expected to generated 1MW of power, enough to supply 1,000 homes with electricity. (VOA / J. Owens)