Renewable Energy Program in Jordan
Jordan enjoys world class quality Solar and Wind Energy
• Wind speed reaching between 7.5 to
11.5 m/s in some places.
• Wind projects are now feasible and
competitive without further
concessional support
• High solar radiation figures of
5 – 7 kWh/m2 per day with
about 300 sunny days per year.
• Jordan future Renewable Energy
source is Solar Energy.
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Ma’an &
Quweira
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Jordan Energy Strategy
The Energy Mix in Jordan (2010 – 2020)
Imported
Electricity 1%
Renewable 2%
2010
N. Gas 36%
Oil Products 61%
2015
Oil
Shale
11%
Imported
Electricity 2%
Domestic Resources 3%, Imported 97%
Renewable7%
2020
Imported
Renewable 10%
Oil
Electricity
1%
Shale
14%
Oil Products 40%
N. Gas 29%
Oil Products 51%
Domestic Resources 25%, Imported 75%
N. Gas 29%
Nuclear 6%
Domestic Resources 39%, Imported 61%
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
For Renewables to have the right position
within the global Energy Context:
• Stable Regulatory Framework
• Adequate and Transparent Public Policies
and Targets
• Clear Financial and Support Schemes
• Well defined Infrastructure Provisions
(Lands, Grid connections, etc.)
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Jordan is at the right path
A target of 10% renewable energy input
into the energy mix by 2020 is set in the
National Energy Strategy, mainly aiming
for about 1000MW of Wind and 600MW
Solar.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Regulatory Framework
o The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law
was passed as a permanent Law in April 2012.
o This law, the first in the region, allows investors to
identify and develop grid-connected electricity
production projects through the so called unsolicited
or direct proposal submission.
o the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Fund is established, which aims to channel financial
resources to that end.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
o A well-founded reference price list (ceiling prices)
for different Renewable technologies was set by the
ERC .
o Net- Metering for small RE Systems (Roof Tops)
with Fixed Purchase Prices for Excess Power,
o Tax Incentive regime , a By-Law was issued on Tax
exemptions for RE and EE systems and Equipment.
o Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Plans are
ongoing
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Reference Price List
RE source
Tariff Fills/ kWh
Wind Energy
80
Solar Energy (CSP)
135
PV
100
Bio mass
90
Bio gas
60
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Renewable Energy Development Schemes
The Government is currently engaged with a threetracks approach to develop RE Projects as follows:
a. Direct Proposals
b. Competitive Bidding
c. EPC Turn-Key
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Direct Proposals Approach
Round 1:
•
(64) Expressions of Interest were received in 2012 and (30)
MOUs were signed (total Capacity of 850 MW split between
Solar and Wind).
•
(12) PV solar proposals were received in March 2013 with
total capacity of (200) MW. PPAs signed in March 2014,
currently under Financial Close.
•
The PPA for the first Wind Direct Proposal submission
project for 117 MW at Tafila was signed in November 2013,
currently under construction.
•
Wind Proposals of this round to be received end of May 2014
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Round 2:
• Launched in August 2013, 83 Applications were received on
14 November 2013.
• (45) MOUs were signed with short listed PV bidders, and the
deadline for proposals submission is 6 July 2014.
• (6) bidders were shortlisted for Wind projects and the MOUs
are under signing.
• About (200-250) MW is allocated for this round
Round 3:
• Launched beginning February 2014. The deadline for
submission extended to 14 August 2014.
• About 400 MW estimated total capacity for this round
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Competitive Bidding Process
o The first ranked bidder for the (90) MW IPP Wind
Energy Project at Fujeij was announced, currently
under final negotiation.
o Several projects are under investigation by MEMR to
be tendered on public lands on due time, pending on
grid capacity availability.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
EPC Turn-Key approach
o (65-75) MW Wind project at Maan, funded through a
Grant from the Kuwaiti Fund (USD 150 million).
Currently under award to a Spanish contractor, and to be
operational by end 2015.
o (65-75MW) Solar PV Project at Quweira/Aqaba, funded
through a Grant from Abu Dhabi Fund (USD 150
million). (9) proposals were received by the deadline on
April 6, 2014, currently under evaluation and to be
operational by mid 2015.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
Conclusion
• Jordan has laid down the necessary Policy and
Regulatory frameworks for Renewable Energy, and
is ready now to attract and receive commercial
investments,
• One stop shop at MEMR is currently under process
by amending the RE Law.
• Template contractual documents (mainly PPAs) and
Instructions for developing RE projects do exist.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources