Country Jordan Status Operational Owner(s) Shams Ma'an Company Site area 190 ha Construction cost 160 million USD | Location Ma'an Commission date October 8, 2016 Address Ma'an, Jordan Construction began 2014 | |
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Operator(s) Jordan National Electrical Power Company (NEPCO) | ||
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.
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