Featured in Nothing cheaper under the sun – 01-2021

Jordanian market hits saturation point

With a favorable regulatory environment and massive demand for solar PV systems, the future was once bright for solar in Jordan. One Jordanian solar contractor, speaking on condition of anonymity, tells pv magazine that his company had an 18 MW pipeline in 2017 – a “thriving” business. However, the situation has changed significantly in recent years.
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The contractor expresses dismay. “This year, we could barely secure 3 MW worth of projects. All new megawatt-size projects are suspended as per the government decision, and even smaller projects suffer delays in permitting and interconnection. I am forced to lay off technicians and rely on outsourcing to survive.” It might be hard to believe …

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