Does Jordan need a high-tech energy storage system?

Interviewed by The Jordan Times, officials and experts underlined the need to utilise high technology to store energy produced from renewables, be they solar or wind. Acknowledging that Jordan has achieved “tremendous” progress in the renewable energy sector, other experts called on the government to extend more incentives to businesses.

Does Jordan have a energy surplus?

AMMAN — Jordan has secured a pioneering status in renewables, yet it is still facing a major challenge: Energy surplus. Interviewed by The Jordan Times, officials and experts underlined the need to utilise high technology to store energy produced from renewables, be they solar or wind.

Why should Jordan invest in solar & wind power?

Among others, these benefits include energy independence and the possibility of meeting Jordan’s growing energy demand in a sustainable and cost-efective way. In recent years, market reforms and legislative frameworks have stimulated large solar and wind capacity additions at favourable prices.

Should Jordan switch to a more renewables-based energy mix?

With some of the strongest solar potential in the world, as well as significant wind resources, Jordan can harness great benefits from its transition to a more renewables-based energy mix. Among others, these benefits include energy independence and the possibility of meeting Jordan’s growing energy demand in a sustainable and cost-efective way.

Does Jordan have a long-term Energy Outlook?

In this context, the Business and Investors Group encourages Jordan to establish a predictable long-term outlook for its generation mix, including various renewable energy sources as well as a regional power system approach/plan.

Which energy sources are most popular in Jordan?

Jordan’s solar and wind energy have been the most prevalent, accounting for nearly 20 per cent of the country’s electricity grid, according to the International Trade Administration’s website.