Amman, April 22 (Petra) -- Energy experts have lauded the Cabinet's recent approval of a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) for the National Electric Power Company's transmission network, calling it a critical step toward enhancing Jordan's energy security and grid stability.
Why is Jordan funding a new high-voltage electricity substation?
These funds will finance the construction of a new high-voltage electricity substation in northern Jordan in order to improve the grid's capacity, enabling it to handle existing and new generation in the north of the country.
In response to this, Fichtner in collaboration with the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and the transmission system operator, NEPCO, has analyzed the potential for battery energy storage and, in the role of Transaction Advisor, is providing support for implementing a pilot project.
What does the EBRD do in Jordan?
It is the owner and operator of Jordan's transmission system, as well as the single buyer of electricity. Since the start of its operations in Jordan in 2012, the EBRD has invested almost €2.3 billion across 74 projects, providing more than €815 million to projects in the country's energy sector through 14 loans.
How many kV transmission lines will be built at Samra & Amman West?
In addition to the new substation, four new overhead transmission lines will be constructed: two 400 kV lines providing connections to the existing Samra and Amman West substations, and two 132 kV lines connected to the Hasan Industrial and Jerash substations.
What is Irbid energy storage facility?
The Irbid Energy Storage Facility is a 30MW 60MWh energy storage system with solar PV in development for owners of Acwa Power. In December 2018, Phoventus provided Owner's Engineering services. It reviewed the Owner's Technical Specification documents and appendices.