Because of its high dependency on imported fossil fuels, and the lack of adequate electrical generating capacity, the energy situation in Lebanon has been critical over the past decades. This situation has worsened since the beginning of the conflict in Syrian Arab Republic, and the influx of Syrian refugees resulted in a sharp increase of the demand for electricity, therefore widening the gap between generation and demand to approximately 5,524 GWh in 2014. This situation is further challenging the country’s sustainable energy management.

Despite the large fossil energy resources that are available in the UAE and the extended power infrastructures that are in place, the rapid growth of energy demands due to the expanding economic development taking place in the country, is increasingly challenging the country’s sustainable energy management.

Average annual increase of electricity consumption in Georgia amounted to 3.2% during the last decade, with an average annual increase of electricity generation of 4.2% during the same period, mainly due to new hydro power plants. Yet, the country continues to explore means of improving the sustainability of its energy sector.

Serbia has diverse energy supplies, but energy generation largely relies on lignite. The country also started a process of aligning its energy policies with EU directives, which requires important improvements in the country’s sustainable energy management.