Jordan grid-connected wind power generation system

How is wind energy used in Jordan?

In Jordan, the use of wind energy production is being taken into consideration due to the international tend of the exploitation of renewable sources of energy. Two small size wind power plants were installed. The first wind power plant is Hofa power plant. It is located in the North of Jordan, less than 92 km away of Amman.

How does the power grid work in Jordan?

In the north, the power grid is connected to the Syrian grid by means of a 230-kV and a 400-kV power line. In the south, there is a 400-kV connection to the Egyptian grid. The interconnected grid feeds the local distribution systems via which almost the entire population of Jordan receives its electricity.

Which Jordanian site is suitable for wind farm power generation?

The present research investigates the most suitable Jordanian site for wind farm power generation. The following conclusions are made: 1. Ras Moneef site has the highest values of wind potential, total energy produced, and annual net profit among all other sites investigated. It has the lowest cost of generating 1 kW h of wind energy. 2.

Could a hybrid system of windmills and solar arrays be possible?

Because of the government enthusiasm to promote re- newable energy, a thorough investigation has been con- ducted to study the possibility for a hybrid system of windmills and solar arrays for electricity generation. Data collected over many years by the JMD has helped in locating the sights for both windmills and solar arrays.