Jordan among top countries to harness renewable energy -AREC chief

4. Renewable Energy
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AMMAN—Secretary-General of the Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC), Mohammad Taani, said Jordan is a leading Arab country in the energy transition, which is clear in the contribution of renewable energy by more than 20% in meeting power needs, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. اضافة اعلان

Speaking at a lecture recently at the Royal Jordanian Command and Staff College (RJCSC) on the future of renewable energy and green hydrogen in Arab countries, Taani said Jordan’s geographical location is an economic catalyst for its future in the energy transition at the level of the Middle East region, in addition to its electrical interconnection with all Arab countries and efforts to develop the power infrastructure.

According to an AREC statement issued Saturday, Taani noted many Arab countries, including Jordan, have taken "practical" steps to reach carbon neutrality in 2050, expecting that the volume of Arab investments in renewable energy and green hydrogen will reach about $1 trillion by 2040.

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