ASACO Delivering Solar and Battery Energy Project for Lebanon’s Presidential Palace
Lebanon’s Presidential Palace in Baabda is moving toward cleaner and more resilient energy through a new solar power and battery storage project currently underway by ASACO General Trade & Contracting.
Built around an AC-coupled, medium-voltage architecture, the project combines a 1.8 MWp solar photovoltaic system with a 2.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Once completed, the integrated system will generate renewable electricity during daylight hours and store energy for use when needed, strengthening the palace’s energy infrastructure and reducing its dependence on conventional power sources.
Solar Energy for a National Institution
Baabda Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the Lebanese Republic. Delivering an energy project for such a significant national institution requires proven technical capabilities, dependable execution and the ability to meet demanding standards.
The project follows a public procurement process launched by the Directorate General of the Presidency to implement, install, test and commission a solar energy system across different areas of the Republican Palace. The procurement identified solar energy and sustainability as central requirements.
ASACO’s involvement reflects the trust placed in the company to deliver critical renewable-energy infrastructure for one of Lebanon’s most important institutions.
An AC-Coupled Medium-Voltage Solar and Storage System
The project brings together two essential technologies:
- A 1.8 MWp solar PV system that will generate clean electricity from sunlight.
- A 2.5 MWh BESS that will store energy and support greater reliability, flexibility and continuity.
The solar PV system and battery storage system are AC-coupled and integrated at medium voltage. This architecture allows the two systems to operate through the site’s AC electrical infrastructure while supporting coordinated energy generation, storage and distribution.
Integrating solar generation with battery storage creates a more complete energy solution than solar panels alone. The batteries allow part of the generated energy to be retained and managed according to the facility’s requirements, helping strengthen the overall resilience of the site.
The project represents another important example of solar energy and BESS deployment in Lebanon, particularly for public and institutional infrastructure.
Another Major Project in ASACO’s Track Record
The Presidential Palace project adds to a portfolio that includes some of Lebanon’s most prominent solar and energy-storage installations.
ASACO’s work includes the Sibline Cement solar farm, Lebanon’s largest private solar farm at more than 13 MWp; the landmark Beirut River Solar Snake; and major commercial and industrial battery-storage projects.
From nationally recognized infrastructure to industrial facilities, international organizations and private-sector businesses, ASACO has demonstrated its ability to deliver renewable-energy systems across demanding environments and project scales.
A Trusted Solar EPC Company in Lebanon
Founded in 1998, ASACO is one of Lebanon’s most established renewable-energy companies. It provides complete Engineering, Procurement and Construction services for solar energy, battery storage and microgrid projects.
Its capabilities cover:
- Consultancy and project development
- Engineering and system design
- Equipment procurement and supply
- Solar PV and BESS installation
- System integration
- Testing and commissioning
- Maintenance and ongoing support
With more than 100 MWp supplied and delivered across Lebanon and international markets, ASACO has built its reputation through experience, technical capability and consistent project execution.
Supporting Lebanon’s Energy Transition
The adoption of solar energy at the Lebanese Presidential Palace carries significance beyond the project itself. It demonstrates the growing role of renewable energy and battery storage in supporting Lebanon’s institutions and strengthening critical infrastructure.
For ASACO, the project represents another national milestone and further evidence of the company’s position as a leading solar EPC and energy-storage provider in Lebanon.
From the Beirut River Solar Snake to Sibline Cement—and now the Presidential Palace—ASACO continues to deliver the projects shaping Lebanon’s renewable-energy landscape.