Jordan expands renewable energy with 46 MW photovoltaic project in Umm Qasir

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, through the Directorate of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, organized a scientific visit to the solar energy project in Umm Qasir, south of Amman. This event was part of the May-long Ministry of Excellence Month event.

Engineers from Samra Electricity Generation Company, the government entity managing the project, presented their projects for generating electricity in traditional and renewable ways. They described in detail a 46 MW photovoltaic project financed by the German Development Bank, explaining the technology used for thin-film solar cells.

Engineer Yaqoub Marrar, director of the Directorate of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, emphasized the importance of the project and the strong interest of investors in the Jordanian renewable energy sector, especially solar energy. He highlighted international donors’ support for solar initiatives in Jordan.

The visit included a field trip during which Ministry employees could see solar cells up close and learn about their features. This project, implemented as part of the Jordanian-Germany partnership, aims to provide clean, sustainable electricity to key institutions such as hospitals and health centers, helping to manage the increased energy demand and costs resulting from the influx of refugees.

During the visit, Ministry employees distributed 300 energy-saving LED lighting to the commune’s residents. The solar project in Umm Qasir aims to reduce electricity costs for national institutions, enabling them to improve services by reinvesting savings. It also improves the living conditions of host communities and Syrian refugees by providing reliable electricity to refugee camps in Azraq and Zaatari. Additionally, the project contributes to environmental protection by producing pollution-free electricity, which is in line with global climate goals.

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