How much electricity does Jordan generate?

Imported natural gas and oil still account for approximately 76% of the electricity generated. Domestic resources, including renewable and traditional energy sources, represent 22% of the energy supply. However, the Jordanian government plans to generate 48.5% of electricity using local sources.

Can Jordan improve energy security?

Jordan has significant potential to succeed in scaling up its use of renewables, particularly in electricity generation, which could reduce energy prices for consumers and improve energy security.

How can Jordan overcome its energy challenges?

According to a NEPCO report (NEPCO 2023), electricity consumption was consistently rising, with an increase of 3.7% and 5.7% observed in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Jordan can overcome its energy challenges by diversifying the country’s energy mix and boosting renewables investment (IRENA 2021).

What is the primary energy supply in Jordan?

illustrates the breakdown of total primary energy supply in Jordan by source. Imported natural gas and oil still account for approximately 76% of the electricity generated. Domestic resources, including renewable and traditional energy sources, represent 22% of the energy supply.

Why is the energy sector a problem in Jordan?

The energy sector poses one of the largest challenges for the Jordanian economy because it directly influences economic growth. The country’s high dependence on imported intensive fossil-fuel sources (93% in 2021) has overburdened the national budget.

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).