Spanish energy company Elecnor and the Jordanian government will sign an agreement in April to build a US$150mn 75MW wind power plant in Maan
Renewables
First Solar and Shams Ma'an Power Generation to build Jordan solar power project
US-based solar services company First Solar and Shams Maan Power Generation have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) to build a 52.5MW solar power plant in Hashemite, Jordan
Dubai to launch first solar powered park by end of 2014
Dubais Satwa Reservoir Park is set to become the emirates first solar-powered park by the end of 2014, relying on solar energy to operate its lights and integrated irrigation network
World Bank to contribute US$20 million towards Yemen wind farm
The World Bank has granted US$20mn towards the construction of a 60MW wind farm project in Mocha, Yemen