Amman: The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) has released its 2024 annual report, highlighting the detection of 29,636 electricity theft cases, following 174,481 meter inspections conducted collaboratively with Jordan’s electricity distribution companies and the Public Security Directorate (PSD).
According to Jordan News Agency, the report outlined a significant increase in the approval of smart electricity meters, with a total of 918,449 approved in 2024, compared to 352,264 in 2023, reflecting a 161% growth rate. Additionally, the report detailed the connection of 81,146 renewable electricity systems to the distribution network through the net metering grid, with a capacity of 853 megawatts, alongside 656 systems for the transit network with a capacity of 315 megawatts.
The EMRC report further indicated that by the end of 2024, approximately 1,679,598 smart electricity meters had been installed, covering 69.3% of the total subscriber base of 2,422,537 across different sectors. The transition to smart meters was completed in the governorates of Tafilah, Salt, Madaba, and Ajloun during the year.
Additionally, the report noted the registration of 1,642,669 users on the electricity subsidy platform, with 1,608,177 registered meters. Moreover, 788 students and employees benefited from a second meter subsidy. The platform also received 17,327 complaints, of which 17,202 were resolved.
The EMRC reported that electricity loss rates were 1.76% on the Kingdom’s transmission network and 11.85% on the distribution network. It also issued three licenses for generating electricity from renewable energy sources for private consumption, with a total nominal capacity of 8.69 megawatts.
The report showed that 65 public electric vehicle charging stations were licensed in 2024, increasing the total to 110. The EMRC emphasized that expanding vehicle charging infrastructure supports the transition to sustainable transportation and caters to the rising demand for electric vehicles.
Regarding electricity generation sources, the report detailed that 58% of electricity was generated from traditional sources, 14% from oil shale, 27% from renewable energy, and 1% was imported from Egypt. Furthermore, 132 licenses were granted for individuals involved in the supply, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of renewable energy systems, a decrease from 238 licenses in 2023.