On May 16-17, 2016, NEEDS had participated in the “Planning residential PV-backup systems using PVSYST” event, hosted by the Lebanon Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC) and conducted by Berlin-based Renewables Academy (RENAC). Highlights were on design of solar hybrid photovoltaic systems, plans standardization according to LCEC NEEREA guidelines, and use of software calculations. The event took place at ‘Crown Plaza’ hotel, Hamra.