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Renewable Energy Program in Jordan. Jordan enjoys world class quality Solar and Wind E nergy. 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.
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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. Ma’an & Quweira
Jordan Energy Strategy The Energy Mix in Jordan (2010 – 2020) Imported Electricity 1% Renewable 2% 2010 N. Gas 36% Oil Products 61% 2015 Domestic Resources 3%, Imported 97% 2020 Imported Electricity 2% Oil Shale 11% Renewable7% Oil Shale 14% Imported Electricity 1% Renewable 10% Oil Products 40% N. Gas 29% N. Gas 29% Nuclear 6% Oil Products 51% Domestic Resources 39%, Imported 61% Domestic Resources 25%, Imported 75%
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.)
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.
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.
o A well-founded reference price list (ceiling prices) for different Renewable technologies was set by the ERC . • Net- Metering for small RE Systems (Roof Tops) with Fixed Purchase Prices for Excess Power, • Tax Incentive regime , a By-Law was issued on Tax exemptions for RE and EE systems and Equipment. • Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Plans are ongoing
Renewable Energy Development Schemes The Government is currently engaged with a three-tracks approach to develop RE Projects as follows: a. Direct Proposals b. Competitive Bidding c. EPC Turn-Key
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
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
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.
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.
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.