Amman: Jordan’s new electricity law incorporates modern provisions aimed at stabilizing the national power system and aligning with global energy sector developments, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Sunday.
According to Jordan News Agency, Amani Al-Azzam, the ministry’s secretary-general, explained during a local talk show, Nabd Al-Balad, that energy storage has become crucial as renewable sources now account for approximately 27% of the country’s electricity, predominantly from solar power, which experiences a decline in the evening. Storage systems will enable consumers to use surplus daytime production at night, potentially lowering bills, while helping operators balance supply and demand and reducing generation costs.
Al-Azzam further noted that the law introduces an independent transmission system, which is a strategic move to attract investment in the green hydrogen sector. This is achieved by allowing standalone networks connected to self-generation and storage units to feed electricity to specific industrial loads.
In terms of tariffs, she emphasized that the law maintains their fundamental structure, ensuring a fair return for investors while enforcing compliance with standards related to efficiency and performance. This includes reducing losses, improving delivery times, and minimizing outages.
Additionally, Al-Azzam highlighted that the system prevents financial manipulation during property transfers by mandating clearance certificates for electricity-related liabilities. Ministry staff will be stationed at land offices to simplify these procedures for citizens.
The ministry is also progressing with the rollout of smart meters, which are expected to cover all governorates by the end of the year. These meters aim to enhance service efficiency, transparency, and accurate consumption measurement, allowing consumers to track usage and aiding distributors in reducing losses and improving network efficiency, thereby benefiting the national electricity system overall.