Tony El Kara

Qualified Mechanical and Energy Engineer with distinct knowledge in project management and business development, and extensive understanding of the Energy and Water sectors.
As the Founder and CEO of SUN FOR FREE, I have spearheaded the growth of a cutting-edge solar energy firm, overseeing the successful implementation of numerous projects. Known for blending business acumen with a passion for sustainability, I have cultivated a forward thinking team and strategically positioned the company at the forefront of the industry through innovation and impactful initiatives.
Committed to providing top-notch and accurate work with excellent eye for detail and consistently commended for managing stringent deadlines and under-budget project completion.
Successfully planned, implemented and commissioned 400+ Solar PV systems, 15+ Sanitation facilities in settlements, 2 water network systems in 2 villages, medical gazes systems and equipment in 4 hospitals, 40+ electrical lifts, and fully rehabilitated 24 public schools.

• Certified Energy Manager CEM®, Association of Energy Engineers - April 2021
• Certified Performance Contracting and Funding Professional PCF®, Association of Energy Engineers - April 2022
• Certified Solar Operation and Maintenance Professional, American Society of Professional
  Engineers - June 2022
• Certified Measurement and
  Verification Professional
  CMVP®, Association of Energy Engineers - August 2022
• Certified Water Efficiency
  Professional CWEP®, Association of Energy Engineers - August 2023
• Certified Energy Auditor CEA®, Association of Energy Engineers - November 2023
• Energy Performance Certificate Expert (EPC), Lebanese Center For Energy Conservation - July 2024
• Certified Building Commissioning Professional CBCP®, Association of Energy Engineers - November 2024

Accomplished solar projects

• 394Kwp Hybrid PV/Diesel System - Saker Farm, Deir Al Ahmar (2015)
• 45Kwp On-Grid System - Mayta Group, Bar Elias (2020)
• 48Kwp Hybrid PV/Diesel System - Al Maraii Al Khadra', Ghazze (2020)
• 42Kwp Solar Pumping System - Khoury Agricultural Land, Al Mansoura (2020)
• 150Kwp Hybrid PV/Diesel System - Berrad Al Mansoura, Al Mansoura (2021)
• 200Kwp Hybrid PV/Diesel System - AGRICOOL, Al Khiyara (2021)
• 312Kwp Solar Pumping System - Smaily Agricultural Land, Ghazze (2021
• 200Kwp Hybrid PV/Diesel System - Berrad Al Okli, Al Mansoura (2022)
• 180Kwp Solar Pumping System - Al Hallani Agricultural Land, Al Hallaniye (2022)
• 1,267Kwp Solar Pumping System For Bekaa Water Establishment - Funded by ESFD & EU, Consulted by Liban Consult, Contracted by EMC (2023)
• 52Kwp On-Grid System For Ablah Treatment Plant - Funded by ESFD & EU, Consulted by Liban Consult, Contracted by EMC (2023)
• 127Kwp On-Grid System with 251KWh Stotrage For General Security Offices - Funded By UNHCR, Consulted by M.J. AZZI & PARTNERS, Contracted by EMC (2023)
• 190Kwp On-Grid System with 195Kwh Storage For 3 Schools - Funded by UNICEF, Consulted by Spectrum, Contracted by EMC (2023)
• 220Kwp On-Grid System with 340Kwh Storage For 16 Industries in Bekaa area - Funded by ESFD & EU, Consulted by ELARD, Contracted by EMC (2023)
• 210Kwp On-Grid System with 220KWh Stotrage For General Security Offices - Funded By UNHCR, Consulted by M.J. AZZI & PARTNERS, Contracted by EMC (2024)
• 400+ Kwp Residential On-Grid Systems
• 400+ Kwp Residential On-Grid Systems with 800+ Kwh Storage

• conduct 24 in-person training sessions to 12 MSMEs focusing on Energy Efficiency & Conservation - THE LEBANESE LEAGUE FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS (2024)
• Level II Energy Audit for AGRICOOL (2021)
• Level II Energy Audit for Berrad Al Mansoura (2020)
• Level II Energy Audit for Mrad Flowers (2018)