Jordon has made a renewables first for the Arab world, it was today said.
The country connected its national grid to the Falcon Ma’an solar plant.
“The Falcon Ma’an project confirms the importance of Jordan’s pioneering role in the adoption of solar energy in the region, that is why I am so thrilled and looking forward to visiting the project together with the renewable energy leaders from the Arab countries on 8 December,” said Hans-Josef Fell, President of the Energy Watch Group, Member of the German Parliament 1998-2013 and author of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act 2000.
“Solar power plays an important role in transitioning Arab countries towards their sustainable future. It can fight against poverty, with many new jobs created and we will discuss how solar energy can help greening deserts, desalinate seawater, for new food and biofuel production,” added Hans-Josef Fell, “Falcon Ma’an project proves that solar and renewables are not only the future of these countries, but that this future is here today.”
The project has been financed under the innovative Seven Sisters renewable programme created by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) together with other lenders including FMO (Dutch Development Bank), (OFID) The OPEC Fund for International Development, Finnfund (Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation), Europe Arab Bank and Arab Bank.
“The Falcon Ma’an solar plant, together with recently accomplished 10 MWp Shamsuna project in Aqaba, is another milestone in Enerray’s strategy of becoming one of the global solar industry leaders,” added Michele Scandellari, Enerray’s CEO.
“This also proves Enerray’s commitment to the regional market. Optimism is in our company’s DNA and we are just finalising the construction of the largest 254 MWp project in Brazil and Latin America. We truly believe in the huge potential for solar energy in Jordan, but also other Arab countries. Together with our regional partner Desert Technologies, as well as our top quality suppliers, we are eager to help them in converting this potential into reality.”
