What is the largest solar energy project in Jordan?

Located east of Amman, Baynouna is the largest single solar energy project in Jordan. The project achieved commercial operation in 2020, and supplies the annual power needs of approximately 160,000 homes, displacing an estimated 360,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

Is there a cap on solar PV projects in Jordan?

In September 2024, Jordan’s Council of Ministers lifted the cap on solar PV project sizes, enabling large-scale installations. A notable example is a 50 MW solar power plant financed by Cairo Amman Bank and currently under construction.

How many solar PV projects are there in Jordan?

Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO): 591.44 MW (32,257 projects). Irbid Distribution Company (IDECO): 309.32 MW (28,588 projects). Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO): 181.10 MW (13,300 projects). The global decline in solar PV system prices fueled strong demand for installations during the first half of 2024.

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.

Why does Jordan need a solar PV installation & maintenance service?

Since Jordan started the solar PV installation in 2012, the demand for solar PV operation and maintenance (O&M) services increased, driven by aging systems requiring inverter replacements (every 8-10 years) and system optimization.

How much electricity does Jordan use a year?

Developed as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Masdar and National Electric Power Company, Jordan’s state electricity provider, this US$260 million project generates 563.3 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity each year, equivalent to 4 percent of the annual energy consumption of Jordan.