BUILDING SOLAR POWER CAPABILITIES IN THE BUILDING SOLAR POWER CAPABILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

OUR COMMITMENT TO SOLAR ENERGY is to partner closely with Middle East and North governments and energy associations to formalize solar power as a political priority and to reduce energy consumption through optimizing existing systems and installing renewable energy technologies.

Sustainability Context

INDEVCO has chosen to actively energy mix and (Target 7.B) to expand problems, shortages and frequent contribute to economic and infrastructure and upgrade technology black outs that affect INDEVCO environmental conditions in the world’s for supplying modern and sustainable headquarters, manufacturing plants, Sun Belt, where countries average 300- energy services.1 and the daily lives of our employees. 345 days of sunshine per year. Compared to steady global growth Substantial investments in solar power The raison d’être of member company in renewable energy capacity,2 MENA recently are allowing oil-rich countries Phoenix Energy in is to countries are increasing their solar power to free oil and gas reserves for exports transition our manufacturing plants and capacities: by 31% and Lebanon rather than for domestic consumption, as offices in the Middle East North Africa by 22% in 2016.3 well as oil-importing Arab states to reduce (MENA) countries to greater reliance fuel dependency and import costs.4 on renewable energy products, as well Historically, MENA countries have suffered as to serve the national communities in significant lag, in part due to reliance on oil which we operate. This contributes in and gas, regional crises, political gridlock, part to UN Sustainable Development and corruption. In Lebanon and Egypt, Goal SDG7 (Target 7.2) to increase in particular, dilapidated infrastructures renewable energy in the global have contributed to electricity distribution

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OUTCOMES

Phoenix Energy quadrupled the capacity of its solar projects in Lebanon from 2015 to 2016, working with government ministries, energy authorities, universities, social organizations and privately owned projects. Phoenix Energy also signed memorandums of understanding for future projects.

Impact

• Worked closely with government authorities, including the:

- Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water - Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC) - Egyptian Ministry of Energy New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) - European Union’s Cross-Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean Programme (ENPI CBCMED)

• Installed 5,811 polycrystalline PV panels with a capacity of 2.65 MWp, generating over 2,390 MWh / year

SELECT PROJECTS

Beirut River Solar Snake (BRSS) Photovoltaic (PV) Farm Lebanon

Phoenix Energy finalized Phase 1 of the Beirut River Solar Snake (BRSS) project in Lebanon, awarded in June 2014 and funded by the Lebanese Ministry of Energy and Water through the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation (LCEC). Phoenix Energy managed the engineering, procurement and construction of the photovoltaic (PV) farm, the first of its kind in Lebanon. The BRSS connects to the Electricite du Liban power grid.

The project was originally to expand by 5 kilometers to power 10,000 homes with 10 MW capacity within 5 years. In 2016, however, the ministry and LCEC delayed the second phase and shifted focus to duplicate the success of phase one in different areas around Lebanon.5-6

Due to its success in producing a reliable 1 MW of electricity to power 1,000 households, the project received the 2015-2016 Energy Awareness Award in the Public Energy Action category from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and IPT Energy Center (IPTEC).7 This award recognizes significant public and private sector contributions to energy sustainability across Lebanon.

Project Scope

Capacity 1.08 MWp Energy 1,655 MWh / year # of PV panels 3,600 Length 300 meters over Beirut River Equivalent to powering 1,000 homes

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Sanita Industrial Complex On-Grid Rooftop PV Solar System Lebanon

In 2016, Phoenix Energy implemented the largest privately- owned renewable energy system in Lebanon at sister company Sanita’s Zouk Industrial Complex. To be completed in 2017, the project will transition the consumer packaged goods manufacturing facility to renewable energy, while excess power will be shifted to the Electricité du Liban (EDL) national grid.

The solar PV system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1209 tons per year, equivalent to C02 emissions generated from electricity used by 179 homes for one year.8

Project Scope

Capacity 1 MWp Energy 1,445 MWh / year # of PV panels 147

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Rafic Hariri University PV Solar Project Lebanon

In April 2015, Rafic Hariri University in Mechref, Lebanon awarded Phoenix Energy its international tender for a 101 KWp PV solar project.

Phoenix Energy launched the project in January 2016 and completed installation, commissioning and handover by March 2016. The project includes 408 PV panels that power the university with renewable solar energy.9

Project Scope

Capacity 101 kWp Energy 147 MWh / year # of PV panels 408

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Lebanese University Industrial Research Institute BIPV Pilot Project Lebanon

Lebanese University’s Industrial Research Institute (IRI) selected Phoenix Energy for the execution of the first building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) pilot project in Lebanon at its campus in Hadat. By design, BIPV integrates PV modules into roofing, facade cladding, and shading elements to save space and, with electricity generated on premises, reduce power distribution and transmission losses.

The project is part of the “Fostering Solar Technology in the Mediterranean Area” project funded by the European Union’s Cross-Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean Programme (ENPI CBCMED). The project, completed in 2016, will reduce an estimated 30 – 40% of the campus’ energy bill.10

Project Scope

Capacity 30 kWp Energy 36 MWh / year # of PV panels 147

2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Tripoli and North Lebanon 11-12 The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture of Tripoli and North Lebanon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Phoenix Energy and Fransabank to set-up an on-grid PV plant with a 5 MWp capacity on the roof of the Rashid Karameh International Exhibition Center in Tripoli.

The plant will put in place over 18,800 PV panels across 40,000 m2 to power 2,000 local homes. The project targets a total annual savings of 6.53 GWh and an estimated greenhouse gas emission reduction of 4,000 tons of C02. The project execution will begin in 2017. 6 INDEVCO 2016 Environmental Sustainability BUILDING SOLAR POWER CAPABILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Mega 62 MWp Solar Power Plant in Egypt’s FiT Program Egypt

Phoenix Energy established Phoenix Power 1 to develop the Bin Ban solar power plant as part of Egypt’s Feed in Tariff (FiT) program, first introduced in 2014 by Egyptian President Sisi to phase out fuel subsidies over a five-year period. In 2015, Phoenix Energy signed the cost-sharing agreement with and received the lot from the Egyptian Ministry of Energy New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). Construction, originally scheduled to begin in 2016 and finish in 2017, has been shifted to begin December 2018. The solar farm will remain operational for 25 years and sell electricity to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. 13-14

Project Scope

Capacity 62 MWp # of PV panels 200,000 Area 1.1 million m2

ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

Rabih Osta, Area General Manager, Phoenix Group of Companies

Lebanese Order of Engineers & Architects - Beirut Member Lebanese Solar Energy Society Member World Energy Council Advisory Board Member

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Lebanese Industrialists Lebanese Solar Energy Society World Energy Council

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References

1 UN Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform, Sustainable Development Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg7

2 International Renewable Energy Agency (2017). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2017. http://www.irena.org/ DocumentDownloads/Publications/IRENA_RE_Capacity_Statistics_2017.pdf

3 Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA). (2017, April 19). 2016: A record year for renewables, latest IRENA data reveals. http://www.mesia.com/2016-a-record-year-for-renewables-latest-irena-data-reveals

4 Lia, B. (2015, October 20). A solar powered and electrified Middle East? The New Middle East Blog. https:// newmeast.wordpress.com/2015/10/20/a-solar-powered-and-electrified-middle-east/

5 Walden, S. (2016, August 6). Beirut River Solar Snake shorter, but with broader impact. The Daily Star Lebanon. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2016/Aug-06/365847-beirut-river-solar-snake-shorter-but-with- broader-impact.ashx

6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNmbN5Skkuw

7 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & IPT Energy Center (IPTEC). (2016). Energy awareness awards: Winning projects 2015-2016. http://www.iptgroup.com.lb/Library/Assets/Booklet%20EAA%20Low-061107.pdf

8 INDEVCO News Network (2017, February 24). Sanita installs 1 MW photovoltaic system in its Zouk Industrial Complex. http://news.indevcogroup.com/en/February2017/sustainability/1055/Sanita-Installs-1-MW- Photovoltaic-System-in-its-Zouk-Industrial-Complex-Renewable-Energy.htm

9 Rafic Hariri University (2016, October 26). RHU MEA conference hall and solar PV power plant, milestones ahead. https://www.rhu.edu.lb/media-room/news/rhu-mea-conference-hall-and-solar-pv-power-plant-milestones-ahead

10 INDEVCO News Network (2016, March 23). Phoenix Energy joins FOSTEr in MED to launch building integrated photovoltaic pilot project at Industrial Research Institute. http://news.indevcogroup.com/en/March2016/ corporate/962/Phoenix-Energy-Joins-FOSTEr-in-MED-to-Launch-Building-Integrated-Photovoltaic-Pilot-Project-at- Industrial-Research-Institute.htm

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12 Al-Ali, M. (2016, December 5). Tripoli solar project faces uphill battle. The Daily Star Lebanon. http://www. dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2016/Dec-05/384074-tripoli-solar-project-faces-uphill-battle.ashx

13 INDEVCO News Network (2016, May 11). Phoenix Power 1 to eradicate 20% of Egyptian electricity blackouts. http://news.indevcogroup.com/en/May2016/corporate/966/Phoenix-Power-1-to-Eradicate-20-of-Egyptian- Electricity-Blackouts.htm

14 Phoenix Power 1 Corporate Website. www.phoenixpower1.com.

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