The role of solar power generation and energy storage in Amman

Can solar power reduce reliance on fossil fuels in Jordan?

The study found that Jordan has a significant potential for implementing solar and wind power, which could reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels. Bataineh et al. (2014) [ 125] conducted an optimal design of a hybrid power generation system to ensure a reliable power supply to the health center in Mafraq, Jordan.

Is Jordan a good place for solar energy?

They reported that because Jordan is located in the world's solar belt, it receives higher average solar radiation amounts, ranging between 4 and 8 kW h/m 2 /day, which suggests a capacity of 1400–2300 GW h yearly. As a result, Jordan has a huge potential for solar energy, enabling a large-scale installation of PV projects.

How much solar energy does Jordan have in 2021?

In 2020, a solar energy project was put into operation with an installed capacity of 200 MW and following the opening of this facility the total installed capacity of solar energy in Jordan reached 1,831 MW in 2021, representing 75% of the total renewable energy capacity (NEPCO 2021, 2022; MoEnv 2020).

Can solar power reduce energy costs?

The study shows that installing PV systems can reduce energy costs by up to 10% for large commercial buildings. Similarly, Al-Addous et al. (2020) [ 70] presented a potential and feasibility study of a hybrid wind-hydroelectric power system with water-pumping storage in Jordan.