Photo Gallery

AL-Kharabsheh: Jordan Has Succeeded in Increasing the Contribution of Renewable Energy at generating  electricity

April 27, 2026 - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh AL-Kharabsheh, launched the second phase of the photovoltaic solar energy systems project for municipal buildings in the Kingdom on Monday. The project is being implemented by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security. The launch ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor of Irbid and a number of mayors.

During the ceremony, AL-Kharabsheh stated that the project is part of the implementation of the National Energy Sector Strategy, which aims to transform the challenges of relying on energy imports into economic opportunities by expanding the use of local energy sources, primarily renewable energy.

AL-Kharabsheh noted that Jordan has succeeded in increasing the contribution of renewable energy in generating electricity to approximately 27%, with plans to increase it to 31% by 2030, eventually reaching 40%. He also mentioned that there are scenarios targeting the amount of 50%.

He explained that the project represents a significant step in supporting the Kingdom's efforts to reduce energy costs and enhance environmental sustainability by lowering electricity bills for municipalities and improving energy efficiency in this vital sector.

For his part, Rasmi Hamza, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund, stated that the total cost of the project is approximately 3.4 million Jordanian dinars, with 90% of the fund that provided by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, while the Fund contributes remaining the amount of 10%.

Hamza added that the project targets more than 100 municipalities by installing solar energy systems on approximately 188 buildings. He noted that more than 200 systems will be implemented, with a total capacity of approximately 3.4 megawatts.

He indicated that the project will achieve annual savings of approximately 1,400 megawatt/hours, saving nearly $550,000 annually, in addition of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 3,838 tons per year, thus bolstering the Kingdom's efforts to achieve environmental sustainability.

The project comes within the framework of national efforts to enhance energy efficiency in the municipal sector and expand reliance on renewable energy sources, which will positively impact the level of services provided to citizens, and embodies the depth of the partnership between Jordan and Italy in the energy sector and support the path of sustainable development.