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Lebanon Crisis Sparks New Job Types
The article discusses the impact of Lebanon's economic collapse from 2019 to 2024, particularly on the informal labor market that emerged due to the government's lack of intervention in sectors such as electricity and banking. It focuses on the rise of new professions related to solar energy, such as installing solar panels, repairing inverters, and batteries. The number of companies in this sector increased from 130 to 800, creating approximately 5,000 to 6,000 jobs over two years. As demand for solar energy grew, 131 megawatts of panels were destroyed in 2024, and a further 240 megawatts are being installed annually despite challenges like the absence of regulations governing the installation market and waste disposal. These professions are characterized by operating outside governmental oversight and without reliance on external certification, leaving them vulnerable to legal and environmental risks—particularly given the rising incidents of battery explosions and the circulation of counterfeit energy equipment. The article notes that Lebanon’s economic and financial crisis has led to the collapse of official oversight, with the informal market filling the void to meet the increasing demand for alternative energy.
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