UAE-funded solar power plant opens in Jordan

Adelegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, attended the official commissioning of the Dh550-million Quweira Solar Power Plant funded by it in Jordan.

Located in the southern part of Jordan, the 105mw renewable energy plant was inaugurated by Hani Fawzi Al Mulki, Prime Minister of Jordan.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, director-general of ADFD, said: “The ADFD’s involvement in the Quweira Solar Power Plant project is in line with its active assistance to the kingdom with which the UAE enjoys time-tested bilateral ties. Through financing several major development projects in Jordan, the fund has ensured a positive impact on the lives of thousands of Jordanians and helped Jordan’s government to fulfil its socioeconomic plans and development goals.”

Imad N. Fakhoury, Jordan’s Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, praised the UAE and its leadership for the ongoing support to the Jordanian people and the country’s role in helping the Jordanian government achieve sustainable development. He also thanked the ADFD for its efforts in financing and managing development grants, pointing out that its contribution has significantly increased the efficiency of the services provided to Jordanian citizens.

Fakhoury said this project marks a milestone in adopting renewable energy, in line with the Jordanian government’s objective of generating 20 per cent of energy from renewables by 2020.