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Solar energy ambitions face bureaucratic challenges in Jordan

April 22, 2024

Jordan faces challenges as it seeks to expand the use of solar energy, despite the desire of many citizens to switch to renewable energy sources. These challenges are due to bureaucracy, delayed approvals, poor uptake in local networks, and a lack of trained talent.

Jordan is witnessing an increasing demand for the use of solar energy, especially with the rising prices of electricity and fossil fuels, and many see solar energy as a solution to reduce costs and improve energy efficiency.

Those wishing to install solar panels face difficulties in obtaining the necessary approvals from various government institutions and electricity distribution companies, and this bureaucracy leads to delaying the implementation of projects. Local electrical networks also lack sufficient capacity to absorb large amounts of renewable energy, and this challenge is an obstacle to Increased reliance on solar energy.

The renewable energy sector suffers from a shortage of qualified personnel trained to deal with home solar energy projects, and this shortage leads to delays in project implementation and a decline in the quality of services provided.

A number of solutions are proposed to overcome these challenges, including increasing government support to ease the financial burdens on citizens wishing to install solar panels, simplifying procedures and reducing bureaucracy associated with obtaining approvals, and enhancing the efficiency of networks to increase their ability to absorb renewable energy.

Jordan is rich in solar energy resources, but it faces great challenges in benefiting from these resources, and addressing these challenges requires cooperation between the government, citizens, and the private sector.