An-Nahar Media Group: Energy Efficiency and Solar EPC Pilot under the TESSA Program
Project: An-Nahar Media Group, Energy Efficiency and Solar EPC Pilot
Service: Solar
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Client: An-Nahar Media Group
Program: TESSA, Energy Transition, Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth in Lebanon, led by ICU (Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria)
Status: Completed
Lebanon’s prolonged energy crisis has driven up operating costs for businesses across the board, making energy efficiency and renewable energy investments essential for competitiveness and operational resilience. Under TESSA, a program led by ICU together with its partners, FREE energy was commissioned to provide technical engineering services for An-Nahar Media Group, one of Lebanon’s most prominent media institutions, selected as a pilot beneficiary to demonstrate practical Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) in the private sector.
The project began with a comprehensive technical assessment of An-Nahar’s facility to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort and uninterrupted media operations. Based on the findings, FREE energy designed and supervised the implementation of a package of integrated Energy Efficiency Measures, including HVAC optimization through programmable thermostat controls, solar-control curtains to cut solar heat gain and cooling loads, water flow optimization valves, civil works for the archiving room, and scanners and IT equipment for digital records management, alongside the design and installation of an on-grid solar photovoltaic system to offset a significant share of the facility’s electricity demand with clean, renewable energy.
FREE energy’s role spanned the full project lifecycle: engineering design, technical specifications, procurement support, implementation supervision, quality assurance, testing, commissioning, and final handover, with specialist installation contractors carrying out the physical works under FREE energy’s oversight. By combining multiple energy efficiency measures with on-site solar generation, the project delivered a holistic solution that lowers energy costs, reduces environmental impact, and builds a sustainability business case for Lebanon’s private sector.
The An-Nahar project demonstrates FREE energy’s ability to turn detailed energy assessments into practical, implementation-ready solutions with measurable operational and environmental benefits, and highlights the company’s experience supporting Lebanese businesses through international development programs such as TESSA.
