Jordan outdoor power conversion factory

What percentage of Jordan's electricity is solar?

More than 20 percent of the electricity grid in Jordan is powered by solar or wind energy, with a target of 31% by 2030. Exceeding this percentage will be challenging for Jordan unless storage solutions are implemented.

How did Jordan become a manufacturing powerhouse?

Despite the economics, how Jordan became a manufacturing powerhouse is more about politics than purchasing power. When the 1994 peace accord was hammered out between Jordan and Israel, a key economic element was introduced: the Qualifying Industrial Zone (QIZ).

Will Jordan be able to generate more electricity by 2030?

It envisions that by the end of 2030, 48.5 percent of the country’s electricity generation would come from local energy sources. Jordan has long-term potential for additional RE, enjoying an average of 316 sunny days per year, having wind speeds ranging between 7 and 8.5 m/s, and having large desert areas with a low population.

What is the Jordan national energy strategy 2020-2030?

The Jordan National Energy Strategy 2020-2030 focuses on advancing energy security through improving energy efficiency, energy mix diversification, increasing RE’s share of the entire energy mix, reducing carbon emissions, and bringing down energy costs.

Is battery energy storage possible in Jordan?

In response to this, Fichtner in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and the transmission system operator, NEPCO, has analyzed the potential for battery energy storage and, in the role of Transaction Advisor, is providing support for implementing a pilot project.

Is Jordan a potential energy producer?

Jordan has medium- and long-term potential as an energy producer of non-conventional and RE. The following are potential opportunities that are either in process or in the pipeline over the medium term: The $2.9 billion project will provide 300 million cubic meters of desalinated water from the Gulf of Aqaba to Amman per year.