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Batroun to witness trial-run of solar street-lighting project
17 April 2010
BEIRUT: A pilot project that will see solar energy being used in north Lebanon is set to be launched this weekend, with financial assistance from Spain.
Spain’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Juan Carlos Gafo, will attend the inaugural ceremony of the first experimental phase of the municipal solar street lighting system in Assia, Batroun on saturday.
According to a statement issued by the Spanish Embassy, the event will be attended by Assia’s Mayor Emile Bedran, UN resident coordinator Marta Ruedas and Water and Energy Minister Jibran Bassil.
CEDRO is a $9.73 million initiative being funded by the Spanish government through the United Nations Development Program, which is managing the funds in close collaboration with the Energy Ministry.
The project will take place on three levels. The first involves the establishment of a demonstrative model addressing public sector building and facilities, the second works on activating the replication process, and the third aims at triggering a national sustainable energy strategy and action plan.
The Spanish Embassy said it hoped that this project would represent a joint achievement within what is expected to be an “increasingly fruitful collaboration between the Spanish and Lebanese governments” and serve as a clear example of Spain’s commitment to the development of Lebanon. – The Daily Star
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