Fact Check: Is EDL Using Solar Panels To Supply Itself With Electricity?

A photo went viral depicting solar panels on the roof of the state-run Electricity of Lebanon (EDL) in Sidon, with claims rising that it is relying on solar energy to operate.

Claim: EDL is relying on solar power to operate.

Verdict: The claim is false.

Context:

In the past few days, a picture of the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Electricité du Liban in Sidon has spread on social media.

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After checking, it was found that these panels are already on the roof of the building, but the EDL has nothing to do with them.

Rather, they belong to a private company, Mourad Electricity Company, which undertakes maintenance, and customer service matters.

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Mohamed Zitouni CEO of Mourad Electricity lamented the uproar and the comments made by some on the subject, as his company aims is to serve customers 24 hours a day and night through the call center service.