Solar energy scams
hold back green power

Context

A growing number of citizens are looking to solar power as an affordable and reliable solution to their power woes, but the lack of a developed infrastructure to provide it means they face high installation costs, a lack of regulation, and scams.

"People in Lebanon are desperate for electricity, so they might, at times, not consider looking into the misleading sales of these products," said Chehade, the director of technology at IRI, which is affiliated to the Ministry of Industry. FULL STORY