AMMAN — The
minister of water and irrigation,
Mohammad Al-Najjar, announced the initiation of a landmark 24-megawatt solar
photovoltaic project in the Disi area. This
solar farm is designed to augment
the Water Authority's capacity, and is expected to save them
annual costs of
around JD4 million.
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Al-Najjar emphasized the project's
distinctiveness, "This initiative represents a pioneering effort, marking
the first solar energy venture of this magnitude within the
water sector,"
Jordan News Agency, Petra reported
Sustainable and eco-conscious development
He forecasted an impressive yield of 79 GWh
in the project's initial operational year. This optimistic projection is
attributed to the integration of cutting-edge solar technologies, such as
Bi-facial
solar panels and Single-axis-tracker systems, tailored to optimize
solar peak hours.
Beyond fiscal relief, the venture
exemplifies sustainable and eco-conscious development, presenting solutions for
greenhouse gas mitigation, local employment generation, and fostering a myriad
of environmental, economic, and societal benefits.
This initiative falls under the purview of
the
Planning and Management Department's Energy Unit (EnU).
International cooperation
Detailing the financial platform, Al-Najjar
revealed that the project enjoys the backing of a 30 million euro grant from
the EU, managed through the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). A segment of this grant is earmarked for an energy storage facility
integrated into the national grid, alongside a supplementary 1-megawatt solar venture
situated at the
Zara Ma’in station.
Comprehensive assessments are currently
underway, led by the independent engineering firm, TUV. This firm, endorsed by
both the Water Authority and the
National Electricity Company, aims to
ascertain the readiness of the project for commercial deployment.
SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co.,
Ltd., a leading Chinese company, spearheads the project's execution. Oversight
is provided by a consortium, including the Egyptian-based
Firnas Shuman Company and the German consultancy, Ramboll Company.
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