BEIRUT, Lebanon — 27 January 2026 – “The Derisking Renewable Energy Investment (DREI)” study, an essential resource to accelerate Lebanon’s transition to sustainable energy, has been released.  

Funded by the European Union, with support from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in close coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Water, the study serves as a blueprint for Lebanon to shift from high-cost fossil fuels to a market-led renewable energy model. 

By identifying ways to scale-up private sector investment in renewable energy the study provides a data-driven framework to reduce financial risks, lower electricity costs, and mobilize billions in private sector contributions to strengthen Lebanon's energy sector through green investment.  

The DREI study shows that a targeted public investment of USD 191 million in policy and financial “derisking” measures could s unlock up to USD 743 million in private sector investment, nearly four times the government’s contribution. By making it safer and more affordable for the private sector to finance renewable projects, electricity costs are expected to drop significantly.Over the lifetime of renewable energy assets, these measures could generate USD 1.7 billion in electricity cost savings, reduce CO₂ emissions by 1.13 million tonnes annually, improve air quality, and strengthen Lebanon’s energy security.

If implemented, these measures would help stabilize the national grid, provide more affordable energy for productive sectors, and accelerate Lebanon’s transition to clean energy.  

The DREI study is now available to policymakers, investors, and international partners as a foundational tool to reshape Lebanon’s energy landscape and secure a sustainable, low-carbon future.  

Click Here to Learn more through the executive summary or the full study.