International Development Grant
Sustainable Economic Development Through Renewable Energy in Jordan
Project Number: CA-3-P001199002
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $4,500,000.00
Start Date: January 25, 2022
End Date: December 31, 2023
Duration: 1.9 years
Project Description
This project aims to improve the livelihoods of 150 000 women men and their families in poor communities of the Ajloun and Jordan Valley (Deir Alla) regions through the introduction of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions at the household level. The project seeks to improve skills and employment prospects particularly for women and youth in Jordan’s renewable energy sector and to strengthen the enabling environment for accelerated growth of this sector. Project activities include: (1) launching an awareness campaign targeting 25 000 people to raise awareness of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions; (2) strengthening women’s organisations and community-based organisations in the management of renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives and revenue generating activities; (3) procuring and installing 22 800 renewable energy and energy efficiency units including PV panels water solar heaters and energy saving lights; (4) improving the capacities of Jordan’s Vocational Training Corporation to deliver training in renewable energy and energy efficiency; (5) developing the management capacities of national partners for improved management and regulation of the sector; and (6) establish commercial models of renewable energy regulations following international best practices. The project is implemented in partnership with the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased usage of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions in the Deir Alla and Ajloun region; and (2) increased economic opportunities for men and women in Jordan's renewable energy and energy efficiency sector
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2024 include: (1) increased usage of renewable energy and energy efficiency (REEE) solutions in Ajloun and Deir Alla. This resulted in an annual reduction of 10 145 tons of CO2 emissions surpassing the target of 6 247 tons. They did by conducting REEE awareness-raising activities reaching over 100 000 people installing 1 515 solar panels 1 711 solar water heaters and 24 523 LED lights. This action increased the disposable income of over 8 100 households who realized cost savings by installing REEE systems in 6 schools 5health clinics 4 forest ranger towers and 2 archeological locations reducing their electricity bill by an average of 73%.This also includes the installation of 4 solar farms of a capacity of 950 kWAC improving the knowledge and skills of 29 community-based organizations to design implement and monitor a sustainable revolving fund for the installation of REEE equipment in households; (2) helped 315 beneficiaries (191 men and 124 women) to find employment opportunities or become self-employed by enhancing their knowledge and skills to better suit the needs of the REEE sector. This action helped establish linkages with employers arranging interviews and job fairs and creating internship opportunities; and (3) developed 5 governance-related reforms to enhance the environment of the RE sector in Jordan in cooperation with the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission and the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Cowater International Inc.
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
EGM Europe Arctic Middle East and Magh
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Unsolicited Proposal