EBRD earmarks $22 million for 50 MW Jordan PV plant, $100 million for green bonds
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a US$22 million shot in the arm for a 50 MW solar power plant in the Risha region developed by Saudi ACWA Power. The bank has also announced plans to invest up to $100 million to back development of the green bond markets, and pledged its support to city climate projects allocating over $500 million with an eye to scaling up green urban financing.
Jordan connects 12.9 MW PV plant located at refugee camp
Array at the Zaatari refugee camp on border between Jordan and Syria is world’s largest solar plant located within an official refugee camp, the UN says. Facility meets power needs of nearly 80,000 displaced Syrians.
Jordan: Nebras Power, AES and Mitsui & Co. split shares in 52 MW PV plant
Facing a 7% increase in the electricity demand per annum, Jordan cannot afford to sit on the sidelines of global solar boom, and is now getting ready to welcome another large-scale solar PV project, whose shares have been split between three major companies.
Jordan: financing for 51 MW PV plant secured; country’s largest solar plant of 103 MW built
Jordan continues to send the world positive solar PV news and updates. pv magazine examines the latest PV developments in the Middle Eastern country.
Jordan: Sahara Forest Project using solar to turn desert into vegetated spaces
Project funded in part by EU and Norwegian government allows project to thrive using a smart mixture of solar power, salt water, irrigation and smart technologies.
Philadelphia Solar to build 12 MWh storage system at Jordan PV park
The lithium-ion large-scale battery will be the biggest in the Middle East once commissioned this year by Al Badiya, a subsidiary of Philadelphia Solar.
ABB bags 102 MW inverter order from Jordan
The company’s devices will be used for the Mafraq I and Mafraq II projects, which are being developed by Fotowatio.
World Refugee Day: improving refugees’ access to energy
At 65.6 million people worldwide, the world’s forcibly displaced population remains at a record high. As these people flee conflicts tearing apart their home, they often face stark options for settlement within their own country or internationally. An estimated 90% of people in refugee camps lack electricity. More must be done to provide energy access to refugees.
Fotowatio starts construction on two solar plants totaling 133.4 MW in Jordan
The Spanish developer has secured financing for the Mafraq I y Mafraq II projects in late March. Completion is scheduled for June 2018.
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.
