Shams Ma'an Power Plant
| Shams Ma'an | |
|---|---|
  Location of Shams Ma'an in Jordan | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Location | Ma'an |
| Coordinates | 30°9′3.6″N 35°49′28.4″E / 30.151000°N 35.824556°ECoordinates: 30°9′3.6″N 35°49′28.4″E / 30.151000°N 35.824556°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2014 |
| Commission date | October 8, 2016 |
| Construction cost | $160 million |
| Owner(s) | Shams Ma'an Company |
| Operator(s) | Jordan National Electrical Power Company (NEPCO) |
| Solar field | |
| Type | Flat-panel PV |
| Site area | 1.9 square kilometres (0.73 sq mi) |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 160 MWp, 52.5 MWAC |
| Average generation | 160 MW |
Shams Ma'an Power Plant is a 52.5 MW photovoltaic power station in Ma'an, Jordan. As of 2016, it is the largest solar power plant in region. It was inaugurated on October 8th 2016, as part of Jordan's long-term plan to diversify its energy resources.
The plant produces 1% of Jordan's total electrical energy production, with the project costing around $160 million.[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Maan boasts largest solar power plant in region". Jordan Times. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ↑ "جريدة الدستور : افتتاح محطة شمس معان للطاقة الشمسية اليوم". www.addustour.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
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