Overview
Zaatari Solar PV plant in Jordan is a 12.9 MW operational facility. It contributes to Jordan's renewable energy targets under the National Energy Strategy.
Zaatari is a Solar PV plant located in Jordan, with an operational capacity of 12.9 megawatts. The facility is part of Jordan's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from high solar irradiation and government support for renewable energy development. The plant operates under Jordan's regulatory framework, which includes the National Energy Strategy aiming for 31% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV technology is well-suited to the region's arid climate, and the plant's capacity places it in the medium-scale range for utility solar installations in the country. Zaatari Solar PV contributes to grid stability and reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels. Its location in a desert area minimizes land-use conflicts, and the facility supports local energy security and sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a desert environment with high solar irradiance, making it ideal for solar energy generation. The arid landscape minimizes visual and land-use impacts, and the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Grid integration challenges are managed through Jordan's grid modernization efforts.
Frequently asked questions
The Zaatari Solar PV plant is located in Jordan, near the Zaatari refugee camp, at coordinates 32.282, 36.326.
The Zaatari Solar PV plant has an installed capacity of 12.9 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar facility in Jordan.
The operator of the Zaatari Solar PV plant is not publicly listed, but it is part of Jordan's renewable energy infrastructure supporting the national grid.
Jordan's National Energy Strategy targets 31% renewable energy by 2030, supported by feed-in tariffs and net metering policies for solar PV.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on imported fossil fuels, while utilizing desert land with minimal ecological impact.