One finds universities excel in understanding, in evaluating environmental problems, and often in adopting progressive technology. Though, I think a lot more universities should be run exclusively on renewable energy. A positive note on this front is to take a look at Jordan. Solar activity is successfully expanding quickly in/on Jordan universities & … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon The Middle Eastern country of Jordan recently signed new agreements with the Swiss company ABB, a 2014 Zayed Future Energy Prize winner, and the UAE-owned company Masdar that will see a number of large new solar energy projects built in the country, according to announcements … [continued]
The Jordanian government has kick-started its ambitious renewable energy program by allocating 200 MW of solar and wind energy capacity. The first renewable energy tender issued by Jordan has reaped encouraging results, with a total of 200 MW awarded to project developers, including a 52.5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project. … [continued]
Enjoy the solar energy stories below from around the interwebs, as well as our own solar energy stories from the past week. Rooftop Solar Tesla Unveiling Home Storage Product In ~1–2 Months Solar Power Technology Approved: Reduces Installation Costs 30-50% Significant News From Jordan’s Rooftop Solar Sector Jordan Transitioning 6,000 Mosques to Solar … [continued]
Jordan plans to build out renewable energy infrastructure to reduce burden on the national utility & its purchasing of power from other countries.
Developer of an innovative distributed solar energy-smart grid system, New Jersey’s Petra Solar has struck up an alliance with Abu Dhabi solar energy project developer Enviromena Power Systems to develop integrated solar energy-smart grid systems across the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region.The announcement was made in Abu Dhabi, where renewable energy industry participants from around the globe are gathered for this week’s World Future Energy Summit.
