How would you assess the measures taken by Jordan to increase the use of renewable energy sources?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Adnan Z Amin, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
Articles & Analysis | Jordan's lack of hydrocarbons is an advantage as it develops solar power from The Report: Jordan 2016
Though it lacks the petroleum resources of many of its Arab neighbours, Jordan’s hydrocarbons shortfall has led its energy industry to become one of the most progressive and dynamic in the region, with renewables development and nuclear energy set to significantly boost domestic capacity and reduce the kingdom’s fuel bill in the coming years...
Articles & Analysis | Regional events require Jordan to reduce fuel imports and look to new sources from The Report: Jordan 2016
After disruptions to an Egyptian pipeline that had supplied the majority of Jordan’s electricity demand prior to 2011, the Jordanian government is moving to reduce expensive fuel imports and boost domestic generating capacity by building several new power plants. Comprising a diverse energy mix of gas, oil shale and renewable projects, these...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ibrahim Saif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
Articles & Analysis | Jordan pushing to increase renewables' share of the energy mix from The Report: Jordan 2016
The expansion of Jordan’s renewable energy segment has seen a marked acceleration in recent years, with nearly 1000 MW of solar and wind projects currently being implemented. These developments dovetail with a national strategy aimed at raising the share of renewables in the energy mix to 10% by 2020, equivalent to a generating capacity of...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nemeh Sabbagh, CEO, Arab Bank: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
How would you assess the current compliance environment in the kingdom, and how is this a positive force for business development?