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Extending the deadline for submitting bids for the second “Taqa” solar station project in “Jordan”

March 20, 2024

The Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced an extension of the deadline for submitting bids for the project to establish the second “Taqa” solar station in Azraq. This extension comes within the framework of the Ministry’s keenness to provide the opportunity for the largest possible number of companies to participate in this strategic project.

The second “Taqa” solar station project in Azraq aims to enhance the use of solar energy to produce sustainable electricity, in line with the Jordanian government’s commitment to developing the renewable energy sector and enhancing the sustainability process.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources confirmed that the project will be implemented in accordance with the “Turnkey contract model,” which means that the company that wins the bid will be responsible for all stages of the project, from design and construction to operation and delivery.

After the project is completed, the second Taqa solar plant in Azraq will be seamlessly integrated into the national electrical grid. To operate as a wholly government-owned entity.

The second “Taqa” solar station project in Azraq is not only limited to generating clean energy, but it is expected to contribute significantly to stimulating investment in the growing solar energy sector. The project is also expected to create job opportunities for local workers, whether during the construction or operation phase. Continuous.

The second “Taqa” solar station project in Azraq is an important step to achieve the broader national goals of enhancing the use of renewable energy sources in the country’s energy mix, in line with Jordan’s international commitments in the field of combating climate change.