Commercial and industrial entities in Jordan can drastically reduce utility expenditures by developing off-site solar generation and wheeling electricity across national grids under EMRC regulations, while utility-scale developments shift toward green hydrogen and regional grid interconnections.
1. The Wheeling Mechanism for Industrial Consumers
Under the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law No. 13 of 2012, private commercial and industrial off-takers can install renewable energy systems located away from their facilities (for instance, in the southern governorates with peak solar irradiation) and transmit generated power through NEPCO or local distribution grids.
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Ahmad Al-Khatib
Managing Partner | Head of Corporate & Transactions
Ahmad is the Managing Partner of ASLA Law Firm with over 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations, private equity funds, and sovereign entities on complex M&A, cross-border investments, and energy infrastructure in Jordan and the MENA region.
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