Amman: The Higher Steering Committee of Fils Al-Reef, led by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, has approved a series of electricity projects aimed at providing service to underserved areas across the Kingdom.
According to Jordan News Agency, the latest approvals encompass 199 homes and sites for the month of May, with a total investment of approximately JD 1.053 million. This initiative will deliver electricity through a combination of traditional grid extensions and off-grid solar energy systems, depending on location and feasibility.
Hisham Al-Momani, Director of the Electricity and Rural Electrification Directorate, stated that the program reflects ongoing efforts to expand access to electricity in rural and remote communities. This aligns with updated regulations designed to broaden eligibility for government-supported connections, covering residential clusters, small settlements, and various economic activities.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has given priority to households outside zoning boundaries and vulnerable families with limited income. The plan also supports agricultural activities, including livestock farms like poultry, cattle, sheep, and fish production, along with farms dependent on groundwater wells.
Funding extends to productive and investment-oriented ventures, such as industrial, tourism, and commercial projects, especially those anticipated to create job opportunities for local communities. Public and community-serving facilities, including government sites, cooperatives, and charitable organizations, are also part of the program.
Infrastructure improvements are included, featuring the installation of lighting along roads leading to cemeteries to enhance safety and accessibility at night.
In an effort to promote cleaner energy solutions, the committee also approved a standalone solar power system for one low-income household in a remote area where connecting to the national grid is impractical.
Al-Momani described the program as part of a broader national strategy to balance rural development, social support, and renewable energy expansion.