Project Details
| Name | Year | Location | Client | Type | Description | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kfifan Convent 24 KWp PV Plant | 2022 | Kfifan, Lebanon | Offre Joie | Photovoltaic | Conceptual design and installation of a 24 kWp solar PV setup | Executed conceptual design and oversaw the installation |
Project Background & Objectives
The Kfifan Convent 24 KWp PV Plant project was initiated to deploy a reliable, sustainable power infrastructure solution for a historic community and institutional site in Kfifan, Lebanon. Commissioned by the non-governmental organization Offre Joie, this localized renewable initiative aimed to insulate the facility from chronic national grid deficits and the heavy financial burdens of diesel fuel generation. Within this community-focused development context, PDP Energy was selected to lead the engineering and quality assurance phases of the asset. The primary company-specific objectives centered on the conceptual design and installation of a 24 kWp solar PV setup, where the engineering team successfully executed the conceptual design and oversaw the installation to guarantee top-tier operational efficiency and safety.
Project Challenges
Integrating a modern photovoltaic array into a historic convent facility introduces unique structural, aesthetic, and electrical engineering hurdles. PDP Energy had to navigate significant technical constraints, including evaluating the load-bearing capacity of existing older roof structures and choosing non-invasive mounting systems that preserve the site’s structural integrity. On the electrical side, the system required precise inverter configurations and localized grid-interconnection mapping to balance fluctuating real-time solar irradiance with the facility’s specific daily load demands. This required detailed modeling to implement robust fault protection and grounding systems, eliminating the risk of voltage spikes or operational disruptions to the active community space.
Project Outcomes
Operating as the primary design and quality assurance partner, PDP Energy successfully delivered the complete engineering package and finalized on-site construction monitoring for the solar asset. The project effectively established a model for sustainable, decentralized energy integration at cultural and community institutions. By combining precise technical designs with rigorous field oversight, PDP Energy cleared the path for a high-performing 24 kWp solar PV setup that dramatically lowers the convent’s monthly energy expenses, cuts localized reliance on fossil-fuel generators, and secures a clean, uninterrupted power supply to support the facility’s social and community programs.