Renewable Energy Consumption: Lebanon

Analysis# Lebanon Renewable Energy Consumption Lebanon's renewable energy consumption stood at 6.8% of total energy in 2021, well below its 1990 peak of 11.3% but recovering from the all-time low of 4% reached in 2016. Over the three-decade span, renewable energy's share has declined 39.8%, reflecting Lebanon's broader energy sector challenges and shift toward fossil fuels. The steepest deterioration occurred between 1990 and 2016, when renewable consumption collapsed by more than half. However, a recovery began in 2017, with renewable energy gradually climbing from 4% to 6.8% across 2017–2021. This recent upward trajectory suggests growing momentum toward cleaner energy sources, though Lebanon remains far from historical levels and lags regional renewable capacity goals.