Shams Ma'an Solar Power Plant Explained

Shams Ma'an
Image Alt:Shams Ma'an Solar Power Plant in 2016
Coordinates:30.151°N 35.8246°W
Country:Jordan
Location:Ma'an
Status:Operational
Construction Began:2014
Commissioned:October 8, 2016
Cost:$160 million
Owner:Shams Ma'an Company
Operator:Jordan National Electric Power Company (NEPCO)
Solar Type:PV
Ps Annual Generation:160 MW

Shams Ma'an Power Plant is a 160 MW photovoltaic power station in Ma'an, Jordan. As of 2018, it is the second largest solar power plant in the region. It was inaugurated on October 8, 2016, as part of Jordan's long-term plan to diversify its energy resources.

The plant produces 1% of Jordan's total electrical energy production, with the project costing around $160 million.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Maan boasts largest solar power plant in region. 2016-10-04. Jordan Times. 2016-10-12.
  2. News: الخطيب . قاسم . افتتاح محطة شمس معان للطاقة الشمسية اليوم . 22 October 2018 . . 10 October 2016 . ar.