The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has revealed a study aimed at transitioning the largest possible number of mosques in Jordan to solar energy over the next five years, according to a clear and structured timeline.
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In a press statement, the Secretary-General of the Ministry, Abdullah Al-Aqeel, stated that the number of mosques currently operating on solar energy in Jordan has risen to 2,987 out of a total of 7,600 mosques, accounting for 40% of all mosques in the Kingdom.
Al-Aqeel explained that the selection of mosques for solar system installation is based on electricity consumption levels. Consumption is calculated using electricity bills over a full year, with priority given to high-consumption mosques and those located in areas with high summer temperatures.
He added that the cost of installing a solar energy system varies from one mosque to another. The funding primarily comes from the Ministry of Awqaf, with additional support from governorate councils, the Ministry of Energy, or mosque committees.
Al-Aqeel pointed out that energy projects are overseen by the Ministry’s Directorate of Energy and Water.
He noted that the financial savings generated by these projects are estimated at around 40% of the mosque’s annual electricity bill. There are plans to reinvest these savings into new projects, including the establishment of solar farms affiliated with the ministry.
Source: Al-Mamlaka
