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Remmah 52 KWp Water Well PV Pumping

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
Remmah 52 KWp Water Well PV Pumping2023Remmah, LebanonUNDPPhotovoltaicStudy and design of a water well PV systemPDP Energy executed the design of the 52 kWp system to provide solar energy for pumping purpose

Project Background & Objectives

The Remmah 52 KWp Water Well PV Pumping project was initiated to deploy a reliable, sustainable utility infrastructure solution aimed at securing continuous clean water access for the municipal area of Remmah, Lebanon. Sponsored and driven by the UNDP, this vital community-focused initiative targeted the transition of heavy water extraction machinery away from unreliable national grids and costly diesel generation. Within this developmental context, PDP Energy was selected to command the complex technical modeling phase. The primary company-specific objectives centered on conducting the complete study and design of a water well PV system, where the engineering team successfully executed the detailed design of the 52 kWp system to provide solar energy for pumping purpose.

Project Challenges

Engineering a specialized solar power framework to drive heavy-duty water well infrastructure introduces distinct mechanical and electrical coordination complexities. Designing a system capable of handling the high initial surge currents required by water pumping motors demands exact technical foresight. PDP Energy had to overcome these technical hurdles by engineering a highly stable electrical layout that balances fluctuating real-time solar irradiance with the rigid, heavy electrical load of the pumps. This required meticulous system modeling, precise inverter configurations, and rigorous load-matching studies to guarantee smooth operations without damaging the pumping equipment or causing sudden system trips.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary design engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully formulated and delivered the complete study and detailed electrical design package for the solar asset. The project effectively established a model for modern, climate-resilient water infrastructure in regional Lebanon. By delivering precise and synchronized engineering designs, PDP Energy cleared the path for a high-performance solar asset that dramatically lowers municipal operational energy costs and ensures thousands of local residents have a clean, uninterrupted, and eco-friendly water supply.

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Chehim 172 KWp Water Well PV Pumping

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Chehim 172 KWp Water Well PV Pumping2022Chehim, LebanonUNDPPhotovoltaicStudy and design of a water well PV system for one well pump and one booster pumpPDP Energy executed the design of the 172 kWp system to provide solar energy for pumping purpose

Project Background & Objectives

The Chehim 172 KWp Water Well PV Pumping project was initiated to build a resilient, sustainable utility infrastructure asset designed to secure continuous clean water access for the municipal area of Chehim, Lebanon. Sponsored and driven by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the initiative aimed to transition heavy water extraction machinery away from unreliable national grids and costly diesel generation. Within this crucial developmental context, PDP Energy was selected to command the complex technical modeling phase. The primary company-specific objectives centered on conducting the complete study and design of a water well PV system for one well pump and one booster pump, ensuring a highly integrated solar framework to drive the 172 kWp system and provide reliable solar energy for continuous pumping purposes.

Project Challenges

Engineering a specialized solar power framework that must simultaneously supply energy to both a heavy-duty deep-well pump and a secondary booster pump introduces severe load-coordination and electrical hurdles. PDP Energy had to resolve intense technical challenges surrounding the massive, overlapping initial surge currents required when both high-power motors start up. Balancing these rigid and heavy motor demands with the natural, real-time fluctuations of solar irradiance required advanced electrical configuration. The design demanded highly precise inverter staging configurations, specialized load-shedding protections, and meticulous network modeling to prevent system trips, voltage drops, or mechanical stress on the pumping equipment.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary design engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully delivered the complete study and detailed electrical design package for the multi-pump solar asset. The project effectively established a leading technical reference for complex, dual-load municipal renewable infrastructure in Mount Lebanon. By providing synchronized and robust engineering blueprints, PDP Energy cleared the path for the installation of a high-performance 172 kWp solar pumping system that dramatically minimizes municipal fuel costs, lowers regional carbon footprints, and secures an uninterrupted, eco-friendly water distribution network for thousands of local citizens.

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LAU Jbeil Campus 990 KWp PV Plant

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
LAU Jbeil Campus 990 KWp PV Plant2024Jbeil, LebanonLAUPhotovoltaicLarge hillside institutional campus solar installationConceptual design, detailed design, tender documents preparation, and installation oversight

Project Background & Objectives

The LAU Jbeil Campus 990 KWp PV Plant project was initiated to deploy a high-capacity, sustainable power infrastructure asset for a premier educational institution in Jbeil, Lebanon. Commissioned directly by the Lebanese American University (LAU), this large hillside institutional campus solar installation aimed to transition the campus away from heavy reliance on volatile public electricity grids and expensive diesel generators. Within this critical facility management and green transition framework, PDP Energy was selected to direct all phases of the project lifecycle. The primary company-specific objectives centered on delivering a complete technical roadmap, which included the conceptual design, detailed design, tender documents preparation, and installation oversight of the near-megawatt 990 kWp solar asset.

Project Challenges

Designing and integrating a large commercial-scale photovoltaic network across a highly sloped, multi-level hillside university campus introduces severe spatial, civil, and electrical complexities. PDP Energy had to navigate the structural challenges of distributed roof-mounting across multiple existing hillside buildings, ensuring proper wind-load engineering, varied tracking orientation profiles, and building envelope preservation without causing disruption to academic calendars. On the electrical side, the multi-building system required advanced network integration to sync fluctuating solar irradiance with complex institutional microgrids. This demanded meticulous load-profiling, specialized inverter staging, and rigorous protection coordination to safely manage bidirectional power transfer without risking equipment damage or voltage drops in sensitive campus research laboratory and computing networks.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary full-lifecycle engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully formulated and delivered the complete conceptual and detailed engineering designs, structural tender packages, and physical on-site construction monitoring services. The project effectively established a leading technical benchmark for large-scale institutional solar deployment in the region. By providing synchronized and robust engineering blueprints alongside independent quality assurance, PDP Energy cleared the path for the secure deployment of the 990 kWp solar asset, ensuring long-term operational cost savings, structural safety, and a highly stable, eco-friendly energy supply for thousands of campus students and faculty members.

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LAU Beirut Campus 467 KWp PV Plant

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
LAU Beirut Campus 467 KWp PV Plant2024Beirut, LebanonLAUPhotovoltaicLarge institutional campus solar PV plant developmentConceptual design, detailed design, tender documents preparation, and installation oversight

Project Background & Objectives

The LAU Beirut Campus 467 KWp PV Plant project was initiated to deploy a high-capacity, sustainable power infrastructure solution for a premier educational institution in Beirut, Lebanon. Commissioned directly by the Lebanese American University (LAU), this large institutional campus solar PV plant development aimed to transition the campus away from heavy reliance on volatile public electricity grids and expensive diesel generators. Within this critical facility management and green transition framework, PDP Energy was selected to direct all phases of the project lifecyle. The primary company-specific objectives centered on delivering a complete technical roadmap, which included the conceptual design, detailed design, tender documents preparation, and installation oversight of the 467 kWp solar asset.

Project Challenges

Designing and integrating a large commercial-scale photovoltaic network across a highly dense, active urban university campus introduces severe spatial, civil, and electrical complexities. PDP Energy had to navigate the structural challenges of distributed roof-mounting across multiple existing campus buildings, ensuring proper wind-load engineering and building envelope preservation without causing disruption to academic calendars. On the electrical side, the multi-building system required advanced network integration to sync fluctuating solar irradiance with complex institutional microgrids. This demanded meticulous load-profiling, specialized inverter staging, and rigorous protection coordination to safely manage bidirectional power transfer without risking equipment damage or voltage drops in sensitive campus laboratory and computing networks.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary full-lifecycle engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully formulated and delivered the complete conceptual and detailed engineering designs, structural tender packages, and physical on-site construction monitoring services. The project effectively established a leading technical benchmark for large-scale institutional solar deployment in metropolitan Lebanon. By providing synchronized and robust engineering blueprints alongside independent quality assurance, PDP Energy cleared the path for the secure deployment of the 467 kWp solar asset, ensuring long-term operational cost savings, structural safety, and a highly stable, eco-friendly energy supply for thousands of campus students and faculty members.

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Baalbak-Hermel Municipalities PV Study

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
Baalbak-Hermel Municipalities PV Study2022Baalbak, LebanonLFREPhotovoltaicConsulting/conceptual study for 130 MWp PV plants serving a group of 27 villagesStudied decentralised plant clusters vs. single centralized 130 MWp plant scenarios

Project Background & Objectives

The Baalbak-Hermel Municipalities PV Study was initiated as a landmark regional clean energy roadmap designed to revolutionize power access across Lebanon’s Baalbak-Hermel governorate. Commissioned by the Lebanese Foundation for Renewable Energy (LFRE), this large-scale utility consulting project evaluated the deployment of 130 MWp of solar photovoltaic plants to serve a critical group of 27 rural villages facing severe energy deficits. Within this transformative development context, PDP Energy was selected to spearhead the complex technical and geographical modeling. The primary company-specific objectives centered on conducting a comprehensive consulting and conceptual study, specifically evaluating the structural, economic, and electrical trade-offs of decentralized plant clusters versus a single centralized 130 MWp plant scenario.

Project Challenges

Analyzing a massive 130 MWp solar infrastructure blueprint across 27 distinct municipal territories introduces extreme logistical, geological, and network engineering complexities. Evaluating whether to distribute generation across decentralized local clusters or concentrate it into one mega-facility required balancing raw geographic terrain constraints with intricate power transmission mechanics. PDP Energy had to overcome substantial analytical hurdles, including modeling voltage drop risks over long rural distribution lines, mapping varying local land-use restrictions, and assessing how Lebanon’s fragile national grid could safely absorb massive fluctuations in renewable power injection without risking regional blackouts.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary consulting partner, PDP Energy successfully delivered the complete conceptual study and comparative engineering framework for the 130 MWp solar initiative. The project effectively established a highly scalable, master-planned model for municipal renewable energy deployment in the Levant. By delivering rigorous comparative data on decentralized vs. centralized grid integration, PDP Energy’s technical roadmap paved the way for future clean-energy infrastructure that can securely supply high-performance, eco-friendly electricity to tens of thousands of rural households and local businesses.
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Kfifan Convent 24 KWp PV Plant

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
Kfifan Convent 24 KWp PV Plant2022Kfifan, LebanonOffre JoiePhotovoltaicConceptual design and installation of a 24 kWp solar PV setupExecuted 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.

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Burj Hammoud 14 KWp PV Street Lighting

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
Burj Hammoud 14 KWp PV Street Lighting2023Burj Hammoud, LebanonUNDPPhotovoltaicStreet lighting solar system with battery backup and community center connectionExecuted system and street lighting design; directed excess power to community center

Project Background & Objectives

The Burj Hammoud 14 KWp PV Street Lighting project was initiated to deploy a smart, decentralized municipal infrastructure asset aimed at restoring public safety and public space utility in Burj Hammoud, Lebanon. Sponsored and driven by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this community-centric initiative targeted urban optimization by installing a sustainable street lighting solar system with battery backup. Within this developmental context, PDP Energy was selected to handle the specialized system integration phase. The primary company-specific objectives centered on executing the comprehensive system and street lighting design, ensuring stable nighttime illumination while engineering an innovative power diversion layout to direct excess solar power to a local community center.

Project Challenges

Designing a reliable, dual-purpose solar lighting network in a dense municipal zone introduces complex load management and battery engineering hurdles. PDP Energy had to navigate fluctuating real-time solar generation constraints to guarantee a steady backup supply for the public lighting network throughout the night. Balancing this rigid nocturnal consumption load while simultaneously calculating, tracking, and safely rerouting daytime surplus generation into a highly active community center required highly meticulous electrical schematic design. This demanding framework called for advanced charge control configurations and robust fault protection mapping to prevent energy losses, voltage drops, or system overloads.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary design and integration engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully delivered the complete solar system, battery storage, and structural street lighting engineering package. The project successfully established a resilient, modern blueprint for dual-benefit municipal solar infrastructure in metropolitan regions. By providing detailed, synchronized electrical designs, PDP Energy cleared the way for a high-performance 14 kWp asset that significantly lowers municipal operational costs, ensures safe public streets after dark, and provides a continuous stream of free, eco-friendly energy to support local community services.

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Nasco 50 KWp PV Plant

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Nasco 50 KWp PV Plant2023Beirut, LebanonNasco Insurance GroupPhotovoltaicInstallation of a 50 kWp PV system across two building roofsDesign review, equipment technical approval, and site installation supervision

Project Background & Objectives

The Nasco 50 KWp PV Plant project was initiated to deploy a reliable, sustainable corporate power infrastructure solution for a premier commercial facility in Beirut, Lebanon. Commissioned by the Nasco Insurance Group, this targeted renewable initiative aimed to protect the company’s regional headquarters against volatile municipal grid deficits and rising diesel generator expenses. Within this facility optimization framework, PDP Energy was selected to command the critical engineering validation and quality assurance phases of the asset. The primary company-specific objectives centered on executing a comprehensive design review, equipment technical approval, and site installation supervision, managing the clean integration of a 50 kWp PV system across two building roofs to guarantee peak performance and safety.

Project Challenges

Designing and integrating a commercial-scale solar network split across two distinct structural rooftops introduces complex civil and electrical engineering hurdles within a dense urban landscape. PDP Energy had to navigate the dual-site coordination constraints, evaluating individual load-bearing roof capacities and choosing non-invasive anchoring mechanisms that protect building envelope integrity against harsh weather elements. On the electrical side, linking independent rooftop arrays into a unified power system required precise inverter staging and intricate cabling layouts. This demanded meticulous technical vetting of contractor submittals and equipment specifications to enforce robust fault protections and grounding schemes, avoiding voltage drops or operational disruptions to the active corporate offices below.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary independent engineering auditor and quality supervisor, PDP Energy successfully concluded its exhaustive technical reviews, material approvals, and field installation monitoring services. The project effectively established a highly resilient, modern blueprint for multi-roof corporate solar deployment in urban environments. By combining precise technical design compliance with rigorous on-site oversight, PDP Energy cleared the path for the successful commissioning of the 50 kWp photovoltaic asset, ensuring substantial monthly energy cost savings for the client, reducing centralized carbon exposure, and securing a stable, eco-friendly energy supply for corporate operations.
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Sefrou Hydroelectric Plant

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NameYearLocationClientTypeDescriptionScope
Sefrou Hydroelectric Plant2020Sefrou, MoroccoGicomeHydroelectric Power PlantRenovation project of a hydroelectric plant consisting of three 200 kW Francis turbinesPreliminary design and feasibility study for the renovation

Project Background & Objectives

The Sefrou Hydroelectric Plant project was initiated to critically revitalize and modernize a foundational renewable energy asset in Sefrou, Morocco. Commissioned by Gicome, this utility-scale development focused on a comprehensive renovation project of a hydroelectric plant consisting of three 200 kW Francis turbines. Within this strategic clean energy modernization context, PDP Energy was selected to direct the crucial early analytical and structural modeling phases. The primary company-specific objectives centered on executing the comprehensive preliminary design and feasibility study for the renovation, establishing a highly optimized technical and economic framework to restore the aging plant’s runtime efficiency and grid compatibility.

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Project Challenges

Re-engineering and modernizing a brownfield hydroelectric facility equipped with legacy Francis turbines introduces severe mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical integration hurdles. Working within existing civil water structures requires highly precise fluid dynamics modeling to evaluate current water flow rates, head pressures, and potential runner cavitation threats across the three independent units. PDP Energy had to navigate complex technical constraints, executing exhaustive mechanical stress assessments and electrical degradation audits on older machinery components. Furthermore, designing an upgraded automation, protection, and synchronization framework to safely interface the 600 kW collective generation block with modern regional utility grids demanded meticulous foresight to avoid voltage dips or grid integration failures.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary technical consulting and design partner, PDP Energy successfully formulated and delivered the complete preliminary design package and comprehensive technical feasibility study for the hydroelectric renovation. The project effectively established an optimized, high-precision engineering blueprint tailored for the modernization of small-scale hydro infrastructure in North Africa. By providing detailed mechanical upgrade configurations, hydraulic fluid simulations, and synchronized electrical layouts, PDP Energy cleared a secure path for Gicome to implement high-performance technology upgrades that maximize annual energy yields, extend the asset’s operational life, and secure a reliable stream of eco-friendly power.

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ISF Dbayeh Campus 35 KWp PV Plant

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ISF Dbayeh Campus 35 KWp PV Plant2022Dbayeh, LebanonSiren AssociatesPhotovoltaicRoof PV plant with a battery storage system for a newly built Control & Command CenterRealized a load study and the conceptual design

Project Background & Objectives

The ISF Dbayeh Campus 35 KWp PV Plant project was initiated to secure a resilient, highly dependable renewable power architecture for critical security infrastructure in Dbayeh, Lebanon. Commissioned by Siren Associates, this highly specialized facility focused on providing dedicated backup autonomy for a mission-critical Control & Command Center. Within this high-security public institutional framework, PDP Energy was appointed to orchestrate the vital early engineering and load-balancing phases. The primary company-specific objectives centered on engineering a robust, decentralized energy supply by deploying a Roof PV plant with a battery storage system, where the engineering team successfully realized a load study and the conceptual design to ensure the 35 kWp system operates flawlessly during grid outages.

Project Challenges

Powering a specialized law enforcement control and command facility introduces intense electrical engineering constraints and strict reliability standards. Because a security operations center requires continuous operation with absolute data integrity, the microgrid must manage fluctuating real-time solar irradiance without causing any power disruptions. PDP Energy had to navigate complex technical hurdles, including precisely analyzing irregular structural roof profiles, sizing high-performance battery banks to withstand deep discharge cycles, and mapping critical versus non-critical security loads. This demanding evaluation required advanced electrical modeling to ensure smooth transitions between the solar arrays, battery backup, and the local utility grid without risking catastrophic hardware failures or communication downtime.

Project Outcomes

Operating as the primary conceptual engineering partner, PDP Energy successfully formulated and delivered the comprehensive load study and conceptual microgrid design package. The project effectively established an advanced, climate-resilient technical blueprint for critical public safety infrastructure in Lebanon. By delivering highly precise load-matching models and synchronized electrical layouts, PDP Energy paved the way for the secure installation of the 35 kWp solar asset, ensuring the command center gains absolute power redundancy, safeguards vital communication loops, and operates with complete energetic self-sufficiency under emergency conditions.

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