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In 2018, the country had installed 285 megawatts of wind and 771MW of solar power, a significant chunk of its total generation of about 4 gigawatts. By 2021, it aims at having 2.7GW of renewable capacity.
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In 2018, the country had installed 285 megawatts of wind and 771MW of solar power, a significant chunk of its total generation of about 4 gigawatts. By 2021, it aims at having 2.7GW of renewable capacity.
How much of Jordan''s energy comes from low-carbon sources? To reduce CO2 emissions and exposure to local air pollution, we want to transition our energy systems away from fossil fuels
Jordan has two main challenges regarding its energy situation: the growing energy demand on the one hand and the very limited domestic resources to fulfill this demand on the other hand.
In 2021, renewable energy accounted for around 11.5 percent of actual total consumption in Jordan. The following chart shows the percentage share from 1990 to 2021:
Historically, the average for Jordan from 1980 to 2023 is 9.16 billion kilowatthours. The minimum value, 0.8 billion kilowatthours, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 20.31 billion kilowatthours was
Jordan has long-term potential for additional RE investments, enjoying an average of 316 sunny days per year, wind speeds ranging between 7 and 8.5 m/s, and large desert areas with a low
Thermal power plants generate electricity by harnessing the heat of burning fuels or nuclear reactions – during which up to half of their energy content is lost. Renewable power sources generate electricity
- Jordan''s Energy Supply & Demand: Jordan relies heavily on gas (59%) and renewables (25%) for electricity, with rapid energy demand growth. It has significant oil shale and solar resources, though
The current output of around 30 million cubic feet (850 thousand cubic metres) per day from the Risha field is used to fuel one nearby power plant, which generates about 10% of Jordan''s electricity.
IntroductionEnergy SituationEnergy PolicyKey Actors in The Energy SectorEnergy CooperationFurther InformationRenewable EnergyThe use in Jordan of renewable energy sources has until now been marginal, accounting for a share of less than 1% of electricity generation. In 2012, of the 16.5 MW generated by renewable energy resources, 60.4% were hydropower, 21.1% biomass, 9.7% PV and 8.8% wind. PotentialSee more on energypedia TheGlobalEconomy
Historically, the average for Jordan from 1980 to 2023 is 9.16 billion kilowatthours. The minimum value, 0.8 billion kilowatthours, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 20.31 billion
Electricity generation and consumption, imports and exports, nuclear, renewable and non-renewable (fossil fuels) energy, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, solar energy, etc. in Jordan.
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