In fact, no. Lebanon is one of the [richest countries](https://globalsolaratlas.info/download/lebanon) in light – and remember that solar runs on **light not heat**. About 25-30 m2 is sufficient for an average house. *This picture was taken at one of our installations in Nabatiyeh.

Very simply, it is the total amount you spend on an electricity generating system over the course of its lifetime divided by the amount of electricity you get. For example, how much you spend on fuel, maintenance, and replacement parts for a diesel generator divided by how much electricity it gives you. Generators are about **$0.30/kWh** Solar is about **$0.05/kWh**

Louaizeh: 3.3kwp solar panels, 5.12kWh batteries.

A lot of people ask about the difference between amps and kilowatt hours (kWh). 4.55 amps = 1 kw. So if you use 4.55 amps for one hour, you have used 1 kWh.

As you might know, inverters transform the sun’s rays into usable electricity (DC to AC). But which inverter is best for you? There are three main types: * On-grid: requires the grid to be on, and in Lebanon this is rarely the case. * Off-grid: unconnected to the grid, requires large solar arrays and battery storage. **Hybrid**: can give and…

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Yes. It can power air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and water pumps. It can power electric cars and buses. It can (and even does) power oil rigs.