Lebanon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Lebanon generated 5.34 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 56.2%, followed by solar (30.0%) and hydro (13.1%). Demand was 5.34 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 388 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Lebanon generated 5.34 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 56.2% of Lebanon's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 30.0% of Lebanon's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 13.1% of Lebanon's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 43.8% of Lebanon's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Lebanon's electricity was 388 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Lebanon's carbon intensity in 2024 was 38% lower than in 2000, when it was 630 gCO2/kWh.
- Lebanon had the 133rd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.34 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 5.34 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.92 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 388 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 2.07 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 133 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 3.00 TWh | 56.2% |
| Solar | 1.60 TWh | 30.0% |
| Hydro | 700 GWh | 13.1% |
| Bioenergy | 30.0 GWh | 0.6% |
| Wind | 10.0 GWh | 0.2% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Hydro | Bioenergy | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.51 TWh | 0 TWh | 440 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 9.62 TWh | 0 TWh | 330 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 10.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 670 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 11.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.35 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.11 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 10.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 10.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 690 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 9.99 TWh | 0 TWh | 580 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 12.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 370 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 12.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 620 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 13.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 830 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 15.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 800 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 15.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 17.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 17.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 18.1 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 470 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 19.0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 380 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 20.8 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 20.8 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 340 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 20.5 TWh | 120 GWh | 960 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 17.0 TWh | 140 GWh | 1.05 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 9.38 TWh | 310 GWh | 610 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 2.38 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 690 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 4.14 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 700 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 3.00 TWh | 1.60 TWh | 700 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.34 TWh | 5.34 TWh | 388 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 6.28 TWh | 6.28 TWh | 448 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 4.37 TWh | 4.37 TWh | 377 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 10.3 TWh | 11.1 TWh | 600 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 18.3 TWh | 18.3 TWh | 616 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 21.6 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 625 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 21.3 TWh | 21.3 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 21.3 TWh | 21.8 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 19.4 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 18.6 TWh | 18.9 TWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Lebanon, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Lebanon's closest match is Cyprus, 77.5% the same.
- Cyprus 77.5% the same Cyprus generates 18.8 points more other fossil than Lebanon
- Mauritania 74.2% the same Mauritania generates 22.2 points less solar than Lebanon
- Mali 72.7% the same Mali generates 27.1 points less solar than Lebanon
- Senegal 69.9% the same Senegal generates 22.5 points more other fossil than Lebanon
- Papua New Guinea 69.7% the same Papua New Guinea generates 29.8 points less solar than Lebanon
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Lebanon Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Lebanon?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Lebanon in 2024, supplying 56.2% of generation, followed by solar (30.0%) and hydro (13.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Lebanon use?
Lebanon used 5.34 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.92 MWh per person.
How clean is Lebanon's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Lebanon emitted 388 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 43.8% of generation. That is 18% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Lebanon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/lebanon/
World Power Monitor. Lebanon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/lebanon/
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