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The Jordanian-German Energy Partnership

Germany and Jordan are committed to create a sustainable, secure and affordable energy supply. Both countries work together to achieve an energy transition domestically as well as on a global scale.

We provide a forum for high-level political dialogue and bring together representatives from industry, finance, and academia to support a broader use of renewable energies and energy efficiency.

Per Capita Electricity Consumption

The per capita electricity consumption speaks of the individual contributions to a country’s energy needs. In both countries the access to electricity is 100%. Germany has the 6th highest electricity consumption in the world, while Jordan ranks 74th. This illustrates how much more electricity is consumed at a personal level in Germany in comparison to Jordan.

1746.00 Wh
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
6441.00 Wh
Federal Republic of Germany

Sources:

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (2020)

Hours of Sunlight

Solar power is one of the most important renewable energy sources. How much exposure a country experiences tells us how much potential there is to engage in energy production through photovoltaics. In Jordan 1218 MW are generated through photovoltaics, equalling 76% of the operating renewable energy projects (2020). In Germany 49.016 MW are generated through photovoltaics, equalling only 19% of the operating renewable energy projects (2019).

3110.00 Average hours of sunlight per year (Amman)
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
1588.00 Average hours of sunlight per year (Berlin)
Federal Republic of Germany

Sources:

UN Data, World Meteorological Organization
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (2020)
Federal Republic of Germany: Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (2020) 
      Federal Republic of Germany: Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (2024)

Share of Renewable Energy

The current share of renewable energies in the energy mix tells us how far along a country is already with the energy transition. In Germany, renewable sources contributed 51.8% share of electricity generation. In Jordan, renewable sources contributed 29% share of electricity generation.

29.00 % of the contribution of renewable energy to electricity generation
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
51.80 % of the contribution of renewable energy to electricity generation
Federal Republic of Germany

Sources:

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (2020)

Population

Both countries play crucial roles in their respective regions. Not least due to its geographic location, Jordan functions as a hub for the Maghreb and Mashreq regions. Germany, located in the very heart of Europe, is the most populous country in the European Union.

11.00 million
Jordan
83.00 million
Germany

Source:

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Department of Statistics (2020)

Federal Republic of Germany: Federal Statistical Office (2021)

About the Energy Partnership

The Jordanian-German Energy Partnership was established in April 2019 with a joint declaration between the German Federal Government and the Government of Jordan. Main partners are the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

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"It is time to work together to reach a sustainable energy future, taking into consideration the energy transition, increasing the use of renewable energy and improving the level of energy efficiency.
H.E. Dr Saleh A. Al-Kharabsheh | Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Jordan
View on Amman with blue sky

About the German Energy Academy

The German Energy Academy in Jordan was established in October 2021 as a joint initiative between the German Federal Government and the Government of Jordan. Main partners are the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and

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Support Political Dialogue

The Jordanian-German Energy Partnership is a platform supporting a high-level intergovernmental dialogue on energy matters. We prepare and facilitate high-level meetings. We organize the exchange between relevant institutions in Germany and Jordan.

Advise Decision Makers

Exchanging experiences is key for a successful energy transition globally. To learn from one another is therefore key to the Jordanian-German Energy Partnership. We arrange and accompany expert delegations. We organize workshops and trainings-on-the-job. All for the sake of promoting what is already there: best-practice.

Connect Business and Politics

We build bridges between politics and business, facilitate access to decision-makers and help you make your position being heard in the partnership countries.

Presenting the Energy Transition

The global energy transition will only be successful if everyone actually understands what it is about. We present, explain, and discuss the Energiewende.

With Jordan, we have acquired a valuable partner to implement the global energy transition. We will support the modernization of the Jordanian energy sector.

Partners

An Initiative by

German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

The core task of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is to invigorate the social market economy, stay innovative in the long term and strengthen the social fabric in Germany. The ministry has the legal, administrative and coordinating mandate to fulfil this mission, e.g. on energy

Implemented by

Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena)

dena is Germany’s centre of expertise for energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and intelligent energy systems. As the “Agency for the Applied Energy Transition”, dena contributes to attaining energy and climate policy objectives. dena develops solutions and puts them into practice, both nationally and internationally.

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