Technoeconomic data adopted for the development of a long-term electricity supply model for the Hashmite Kingdome of Jordan.

ABSTRACT: Electrical generation in Jordan currently relies on imported fossil fuels. In the past, most imported fossil fuels were subsidised by neighbouring countries through grants and aid. This has led to a regulated market, with subsidised low-cost electrical energy consumers, and the government being the sole buyer and seller of electricity. With the ageing of the national electrical infrastructure, political instability in the region, and lack of funds for direct investment, other options needed to be pursued. Long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) were granted to Independent Power Producers (IPP) to encourage investment in capacity and infrastructure. In addition, long-term fuel contracts were signed to secure steady flow of primary fuel sources. Over the past few years, renewable energy pe

SUBMITTER: Saadeh O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7115040 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature