Turning the Lights On: Solutions for Lebanon’s Electricity Crisis

Lebanon’s electricity sector is in a state of chronic dysfunction, characterized by massive financial losses, severe supply shortages, and a reliance on costly private generators. Political divisions, corruption, and technical inefficiencies at Électricité du Liban (EDL) have turned the crisis into a major burden on public finances and a barrier to economic recovery. Recent developments, including the release of an updated EDL Cost Recovery Plan (CRP) and a new loan from the World Bank (WB), offer a cautious outlook for potential improvements. This paper analyzes the core challenges and proposes a clear, actionable plan to reform the electricity sector.

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