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.](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/2022-07/GettyImages-1042079752.jpeg?h=3426ee7c&itok=mCMcvPB7)
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.