2 MW solar plant powers Jordan’s Azraq refugee camp
With a 2 MW solar PV plant switched on, Jordan’s Azraq camp has become the world’s first refugee camp to be powered by renewable energy.
Jordan’s thriving net metering PV sector welcomes new 16.5 MW system
A few days after reporting on Jordan’s largest net metering PV system of 17 MW capacity, it appears that a new system of just 500 KW less capacity is also under way. Jordan’s commercial net metering PV sector appears to be on an encouraging upward trajectory.
Jordan to host Middle East’s largest net metering PV of 17 MW capacity
Lafarge Cement Jordan has signed a contract to build a 17 MW photovoltaic plant, which upon completion, pv magazine understands, will be the Middle East’s largest net metering project.
ET Solar begins work on ACWA’s 60.9 MW solar plant in Jordan
The German subsidiary of ET Solar is building a 60 MW PV plant in Jordan for ACWA Power. Construction on the project is expected to be completed within ten months.
Certified PV project is first of its kind in Jordan
The certification of a 5 MW solar PV plant in Jordan is the first of its kind in the Middle Eastern country and opens up new trade opportunities.
New projects connected in Jordan
Spanish project developers Energoya announced completion of construction on a 23 MW power plant in the town Ma’an, while 3G-ERES connected 3 commercial installations totalling 11.1 MW to boast the first solar powered 5 star hotels in the world.
ACWA Power to develop 61.3 MW in Jordan under record-low tariff
The Saudi Arabian power group and the Jordanian government have agreed to build the project in the eastern province of Risha by the first quarter of 2019.
Masdar signs PPA with Jordan’s NEPCO for 200 MW solar plant
The UAE-based clean energy developer has agreed a PPA deal for its 200 MW PV plant in Jordan with the Kingdom’s National Electric Power Company.
Jordan initiates the Green Corridor tender; increases PV target
The week has seen excellent news for solar in Jordan, which has initiated the tender of the vital Green Corridor project and increased its national target for solar PV. pv magazine reports the latest development from Jordan’s capital city Amman.
Middle East’s first transfer ownership net metering system
pv magazine has learned that the Middle East and Northern Africa region is going to acquire its first net metering system with a transfer ownership. Not surprisingly, this development is taking place in Jordan.
