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Solar Energy Resources in Jordan: The Current Situation, The Potentials, and a Future Perspective

Version 1 : Received: 11 August 2024 / Approved: 13 August 2024 / Online: 13 August 2024 (08:44:52 CEST)

How to cite: Al-Salaymeh, A.; Ficarella, A.; Al-Smadi, W.; Daoud, H. S.; Al-Salaymeh, B.; Qutishat, S.; Komninos, N. P.; Hauer, M.; Colangelo, G.; Aghazadeh Ardebili, A.; Longo, A.; Romano, M. P.; Sakhrieh, A. Solar Energy Resources in Jordan: The Current Situation, The Potentials, and a Future Perspective. Preprints 2024, 2024080866. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0866.v1 Al-Salaymeh, A.; Ficarella, A.; Al-Smadi, W.; Daoud, H. S.; Al-Salaymeh, B.; Qutishat, S.; Komninos, N. P.; Hauer, M.; Colangelo, G.; Aghazadeh Ardebili, A.; Longo, A.; Romano, M. P.; Sakhrieh, A. Solar Energy Resources in Jordan: The Current Situation, The Potentials, and a Future Perspective. Preprints 2024, 2024080866. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0866.v1

Abstract

Jordan is classified as a low- to-middle-income, in which the primary energy sources are imported crude oil and natural gas. The energy expenses represent a high percentage of the country's GDP. Meanwhile, due to its geographical location and its climate, Jordan ranks very high among the world countries with respect to solar energy exploitation potential. Therefore, solar energy is a key resource that can be utilized to significantly improve both the country’s economy and energy security. It has to be highlighted that Jordan focus on a network dedicated to solar energy and it has to be mentioned the Erasmus Plus INNOMED Project based on virtual classrooms, which aims to promote innovative technologies and applications of solar energy in MENA Countries. This paper presents an overview of the solar energy resources in Jordan that includes: the current situation, the potential, and future expectations.

Keywords

Solar Energy; PV; PV regulation; MENA Countries

Subject

Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology

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