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  • Renewable Energy in Jordan – Potential and Progress

    Renewable Energy in Jordan – Potential and Progress

    Jordan is heavily dependent on oil imports from neighbouring countries to meet its energy requirements. The huge cost associated with energy imports creates a financial burden on the national economy. Electricity demand is growing rapidly, and the Jordanian government has been seeking ways to attract foreign investment to fund additional capacity. In 2008, the demand…

  • Egypt’s plan to build 10 solar plants

    Egypt’s plan to build 10 solar plants

    The Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Energy announced that the state intends to build 10 solar power plants by 2017, as well as other wind projects and the creation of combined cycle plants of gas and solar energy. The agencies responsible for the implementation of these plants received 35 offers from private companies at the…