Overview
Sul is a 5 MW solar PV facility in Jordan, contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion under the national energy strategy targeting 31% renewables by 2030.
Sul is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Jordan, with a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and represents a small- to medium-scale solar installation within Jordan's growing renewable energy sector. Jordan has set ambitious targets under its National Energy Strategy, aiming to generate 31% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with solar PV playing a key role. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a common and rapidly expanding technology in Jordan due to the country's high solar irradiance. Jordan's regulatory framework includes a feed-in tariff scheme and net metering policies that have encouraged private investment in solar energy. The 5 MW capacity places Sul among the smaller utility-scale solar projects in the country, which also hosts larger installations like the 200 MW Beni Suef solar park. Environmentally, the Sul facility contributes to reducing Jordan's reliance on imported fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV plants have minimal water consumption and no direct emissions during operation, aligning with Jordan's water scarcity challenges and climate goals. The plant's location in a semi-arid region means land use is a consideration, but solar installations can coexist with grazing or desert ecosystems.
Environmental context
Jordan's high solar irradiance makes solar PV a suitable technology for renewable energy generation. The Sul plant operates in a semi-arid environment where water conservation is critical; solar PV requires no water for electricity generation, unlike conventional thermal plants. Land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, but careful siting and design can minimize disruption. The facility supports Jordan's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contributions.
Frequently asked questions
The Sul solar PV plant is located in Jordan, at coordinates 31.050000 N, 35.746000 E.
The Sul solar plant has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar installation.
The Sul plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Jordan supports solar energy through its National Energy Strategy, which targets 31% renewable electricity by 2030, and policies such as feed-in tariffs and net metering that encourage private investment.
The Sul solar plant reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and uses no water for electricity generation, which is beneficial in Jordan's water-scarce environment.