15 January 2015
Beirut - Le Télégraphe de Belle-Vue and Chateau Belle-Vue Winery, the renowned restaurant and winery in Bhamdoun, have partnered with ME Green to invest in green energy and eco-friendly initiatives.

ME Green, the company that develop tailored solutionsfor private renewable energy production, facilitate implementation of projects through turnkey solutions and local services.As leading players in the industry, ME Green is key partner for Le Télégraphe's Green project, one of the rare eco-friendly projects in Lebanon using Photovoltaic renewable energy.

Photovoltaic (PV) producesgreen electricity from the sun by converting solar energy into direct current electricity using panels composed of a number of solar cells to supply usable power that occurs without any environmental emissions. This project will enable lowering carbon footprint by covering some of Télégraphe's electrical consumption without turning diesel generators that induce in addition to pollution, smell and noise. Green and clean energy will be provided and additionalecological and sustainable solutions will follow, allowing Belle-Vue to reduce further its carbon footprint and become an ecological and eco-friendly domain.

Jill Boutros, co-owner of Le Télégraphe stated that, "for fifteen years, Chateau Belle-Vue has worked to salvage the heritage of Bhamdoun and Le Télégraphe is doing the same through its support of local businesses, craftsmen and through utilizing the local workforce whenever possible. We are committed to Bhamdoun, its scenery and its environment, therefore we are so proud to delve into this project and develop it throughout time."

The first stage will comprise of installing 24 PV panels with a total of 6KWc that will reduce around 8 tons of gas emissions per year. Now, in addition to indulging in scrumptious meals with fabulous wine next to a roaring fire, enjoy walks amongst the vines and sleep in total comfort at Le Télégraphe de Belle-Vue, guests can also relish in a surrounding green environment.

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About Le Télégraphe de Belle-Vue
Dreams can come true.

In a little corner of a little country on the Eastern edge of the Mediterranean lays a forgotten village where the vineyards once stretched for miles across the mountainside.  For generations, its people had everything they could ask for, until one summer day, their idyllic world fell to ruin.

Seventeen years later, one of its native sons returned with the intention of calling those vineyards back to life.  Terrace by terrace, the mountain was reclaimed by the noble grape varieties, which in time offered fruit worthy of world-class wines.  A team was gathered and life force energized the community. The churches were rebuilt and people began to return to their homes, summers only.  And some years later, a historic property at the edge of the village was acquired and transformed into a welcoming bistro and boutique hotel. 

Chateau Belle-Vue and its sister properties at Le Télégraphe de Belle-Vue offer guests the chance to make the most of a mountain experience, including fresh air, beautiful views of the sea and surrounding valleys, and the relaxed luxury we struggle to find in our daily lives.  You can walk amongst the vines, taste award-winning wines and dine beautifully next to a roaring fire before turning in to sleep in total comfort.

Now that's a dream.

For more information, please contact:
Raya Nasr
TRACCS
raya.nasr@traccs.net
01-572001/2

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