Electricity in Jordan in 2021

In 2021, Jordan's electricity consumption was powered largely by fossil energy sources, particularly fossil and gas. The use of fossil fuels amounted to a considerable 16.73 TWh, nearly three times Jordan's total low-carbon energy consumption. Jordan's use of gas was also substantial, contributing 15.06 TWh. Low-carbon energy generation in Jordan, totaling 5.15 TWh, is composed primarily by solar and wind energy. Of this, solar energy amounted to 3.5 TWh, and wind energy contributed another 1.57 TWh. Although these figures represent a significant start towards sustainable energy, Jordan's total per capita electricity consumption is noticeably below the global average of 410 watts per person. Such low levels of electricity generation could potentially limit the country's industrial and economic growth.

Suggestions

Looking at successful countries in the field of low-carbon energy production, Jordan could take several steps to increase its own generation. An expansion of solar energy technologies appears to be an appealing avenue, given its present notable contribution to the country's energy pool. Examining successful examples like China and Australia, both sun-rich countries akin to Jordan, reveals substantial solar electricity generation of 523 TWh and 48 TWh respectively, indicating potential for similar success in Jordan. Similarly, the wind energy sector can also be developed further, perhaps taking cues from countries like China and Germany, boasting wind electricity generation of 964 TWh and 142 TWh respectively.

History

Examining the historical data on low-carbon electricity in Jordan reveals a steady progress, predominately after 2015, in pursuit of sustainable power. There was essentially no significant low-carbon electricity generation in the early years, with hydroelectric generation at zero from 1990 to 2004. From 2015, however, the generation of electricity from low-carbon sources started with wind, solar, and biofuels registering minimal but vital contributions. Interestingly, Jordan saw consistent growth in solar electricity generation, increasing from a mere 0.1 TWh in 2015 to a commendable 0.6 TWh in 2021. Wind energy, likewise, saw an annual increase, growing from a modest 0.1 TWh in 2015 to produce 0.2 TWh in 2021. These figures show a positive trend towards a more sustainable future in terms of clean, green energy.

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