Lebanon´s qualifications to upgrade for a smarter grid

The main objectives of the Smart Grid is to ensure a more resilient infrastructure, reliable power delivery, reduced carbon footprint, protection against technical and non-technical losses, and elevate customer satisfaction. This is achieved through the implementing of new technologies such as Distributed Energy Resources, Smart Metering, Bi-Directional Power Flow, Demand Side Management, Distributed Automation, and Geographic Information System. When examining the energy sector at Lebanon, it´s clear that Lebanon has either fully deployed, or is in the process of deployment, or has the prerequisite of each of the aforementioned technologies. This paper emphasis on Lebanon´s qualifications toward a smarter grid, it will be shown that Lebanon has a utilities Geographic Information System customized all over the Lebanese territories and by the end of 2016, Lebanon´s analogue electromechanical meters will be replaced by smart meters. Moreover, the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Lebanon 2011-2015 (NEEAP) published by the Ministry of Energy and Water with its 14 initiatives consists of promoting renewable products to constructing and upgrading Hydro plants. Wind and solar farms shall pave the way for a larger energy mix and a higher generation capacity. The following study proves that Lebanon has the potentials to fully upgrade toward a smarter grid.