Jordanian wind power generation and energy storage companies

How is wind energy used in Jordan?

In Jordan, the use of wind energy production is being taken into consideration due to the international tend of the exploitation of renewable sources of energy. Two small size wind power plants were installed. The first wind power plant is Hofa power plant. It is located in the North of Jordan, less than 92 km away of Amman.

How many wind farms are there in Jordan?

The Hofa plant, located approximately 92 km north of Amman, consists of 5 wind turbines with capacity 0.225 MW for each. The Tafila Wind Farm is located in Tafilah Governorate in southwest Jordan. In Maan there are two Wind Farms.

Which Jordanian site is suitable for wind farm power generation?

The present research investigates the most suitable Jordanian site for wind farm power generation. The following conclusions are made: 1. Ras Moneef site has the highest values of wind potential, total energy produced, and annual net profit among all other sites investigated. It has the lowest cost of generating 1 kW h of wind energy. 2.

Will Jordan's first utility-scale wind project start in September?

Jordan’s first utility-scale wind project is set to begin operating in September, said the head of the company behind the pioneering project which aims to help diversify Jordan’s energy basket away from its overwhelming reliance on expensive fossil fuels. Read More Hamed checks on work at Tafileh wind power plant

Where is a wind farm located in Jordan?

The 86.1 megawatt (MW) Wind Farm consists of 41 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) across 850 hectares and is located near the village of Al Rajef in the Ma’an Governorate, approximately 200km south of Amman, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Tonnes CO2 Emissions Avoided per Year m3 Water Savings per Year Average Jordanian Households powered per year

What opportunities are there in the energy sector in Jordan?

Energy Technologies: Jordan is exploring energy storage solutions, which may also present opportunities for the U.S. energy sector. Technologies and services related to efficiency gains, including smart metering and grid management, may also find opportunities.