Energy Globe Award – Lebanon Winner
FREE energy was recognized with the prestigious Energy Globe Award (Lebanon) for its project Eco-Synergy Nexus at Domaine de Taanayel. This initiative demonstrates the transformative impact of sustainable energy management. Domaine de Taanayel, a historic agricultural and cultural site established in 1863, has faced long-standing challenges related to an unreliable power supply, high diesel consumption, and inefficient infrastructure.
Through this project, FREE energy introduced a comprehensive digital and hardware-based solution that consolidated solar systems, the national grid, and diesel generators into a unified, optimized energy mix. By leveraging real-time Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) calculations, the system allowed for continuous optimization of energy sources, reducing costs and emissions while ensuring operational reliability.
The project achieved annual energy savings of over 117,600 kWh, with cost savings of approximately $32,900 and a reduction of 1,241 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Additionally, the customized energy monitoring system improved efficiency by 32%, utilizing load shifting and peak shaving strategies to reduce demand capacity and enhance resilience.
Beyond its technical achievements, the project secured uninterrupted energy for agricultural operations, safeguarding production, supporting local farmers, and strengthening the economic viability of the Domaine. Its replicable model has since become a benchmark for sustainable practices in Lebanon, inspiring further adoption of renewable energy solutions across different sectors.
Key Figures
- Annual energy savings: 117,624.16 kWh
- Annual cost savings: $32,934.77
- Annual CO₂ reduction: 1,241.12 tonnes
- Efficiency improvement: 32%
