UNRWA and the Government of Japan have completed a major solar power installation project in Lebanon, providing reliable electricity to key education, health, and water facilities serving thousands of Palestine Refugee families. At the Siblin Training Centre (STC), a technical and vocational education training campus, the solar system now powers the training facilities as well as two adjacent schools. In Beirut, the project supplies clean energy to UNRWA’s main office, two schools, and a nearby health centre.
Solar systems were also installed at two water wells in Mar Elias camp and at a health centre and X-ray facility in El-Buss camp, improving access to essential services across southern Lebanon. The installations provide a total of 1,180 kWp of clean energy, offering stable electricity in areas where frequent grid outages, diesel shortages, and fuel budget constraints had previously limited service reliability.
Japan’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Masayuki Magoshi, emphasized that the project strengthens community stability, supports youth education, and reflects Japan’s commitment to human security and essential services for Palestine Refugees. The initiative reduces reliance on diesel generators, lowering fuel costs and mitigating environmental and health risks, while enabling classrooms, health centres, and water facilities to operate without interruption.
UNRWA’s Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Dorothee Klaus, highlighted the impact on service efficiency, noting that clean energy reduces diesel consumption, cuts costs, and protects the environment—particularly important amid financial challenges. The project exemplifies Japan’s long-standing partnership with UNRWA, bringing tangible improvements to the daily lives of refugee communities in Lebanon.
