MENA Weekly Round-Up: Jordan Rolls Out Phase Two of Municipal Solar Plan
Here are some noteworthy cleantech news and announcements from around the Middle East and North Africa region this week
May 5, 2026
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Jordan has launched the second phase of a nationwide project to install solar systems on municipal buildings across the country. The initiative targets over 100 municipalities and 188 buildings. The project, costing JD3.4 million (~$4.8 million), will deploy more than 200 solar systems with a combined capacity of 3.4 MW. Officials estimate annual savings of 1,400 MWh and about $550,000, along with a reduction in carbon emissions of nearly 3,838 tons.
