Jordan increases renewable energy use

Jordan does not have large oil and gas reserves, unlike other countries in the region.
A view of the Hamdan al-Qara mosque in southern Amman, equipped with 140 solar panels on its roof.
A picture shows on Sept. 6, 2018, a view of the Hamdan al-Qara mosque in southern Amman, equipped with 140 solar panels on its roof. - KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP via Getty Images
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Al-Monitor Staff

Jordan’s use of renewable energy increased last year vis-a-vis natural gas. 

In 2021, renewable energy accounted for 26% of Jordan’s energy production, compared to 73% from natural gas. By comparison, renewable energy accounted for 20% of Jordan’s energy production in 2020, Jordan’s official Petra news agency reported today. 

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