Amman currently sources the majority of its electricity from the national grid. As a result, stationary energy emissions, and specifically building electricity use, are the largest source of emissions for the city. In order to achieve diversify the source of its electricity and convert to largely renewable sources by 2050.
In 2018, the national government signed a policy that allows all public institutions to build and own a solar PV plant up to 10 megawatts (MW). Amman would need to produce many times this amount, and it should focus on raising this ceiling. The Renewable Energy and Energy Eficiency Law (REEEL) No. 13 (2012) promotes renewable energy production.
In this regard, the efficient use of water in buildings will lower water consumption, thereby decreasing the amount of energy needed to treat, transport and supply water to Amman. CHALLENGE • Communities in East Amman lack access to open space and greenery.
Around 25MW of rooftop solar capacity was installed by 2017. This enabling environment is encouraging and supportive of renewable energy installations for individuals and the municipal government. As such, it should be leveraged to allow Amman to reduce their own emissions from the electricity sector, reducing dependence on the national grid.
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