Lebanon signs agreements with CMA CGM to build three solar power plants, increasing clean energy production, reducing costs, and creating local job opportunities. BEIRUT (Enmaeya News) — September 25, 2025
[pdf] The two companies announced on 4 November that their jointly operated business is constructing a 30MW/125MWh BESS at the Sonnedix solar PV plant in Kyushu, southern Japan. Construction began in October 2024, and the partners are scheduled to bring it into commercial operation in November 2026.
[pdf] The agreement was signed in July 2025, and construction is expected to be completed by 2026. Chairman of BEL’s Board of Directors, Andrew Marshalleck, said the initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy agenda.
[pdf] The project uses bifacial solar panels—a first in Central Asia—that capture sunlight from both sides. These panels generate 15-20% more energy than traditional models, crucial in Ashgabat''s dusty environment. Maintenance? Drones with AI-powered cleaning systems handle panel upkeep monthly.
[pdf] When Norway announced its off-grid solar storage initiative in 2022, critics chuckled. “Solar power in Oslo? That’s like opening a sunscreen shop in a cave!” But fast forward to 2025, and this 150MW facility now powers 20% of the city’s public transport during winter darkness [7].
[pdf] The Dhaka Electricity Supply Company (DESCO) has floated an expression of interest (EoI) to set up 120 MW on-grid solar power projects under the design-build-finance-operate and maintain model in Dhaka. The last date to submit bids is May 4, 2025. Bids will be opened on the same day.
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