“Only with international aid”
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Lebanon has faced a severe electricity crisis for over a decade, with the state utility unable to provide continuous power due to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and financial collapse. In 2024, the government announced an ambitious plan to achieve 24/7 electricity by 2027 through renewable energy investments, fuel imports, and infrastructure rehabilitation—a target many experts view as optimistic given the country's economic devastation and political instability. The plan's feasibility hinges on securing billions in international funding, maintaining political consensus, and executing complex reforms amid ongoing regional tensions.