Mu'tah: A solar-powered water project inaugurated Wednesday at Mu'tah in Karak Governorate will supply 50% of the irrigation needs of 46 greenhouses, supporting agricultural production and helping address water and energy challenges in the local community.
According to Jordan News Agency, the project, implemented by Schneider Electric in cooperation with the Dar Abu Abdullah Association and funded by Irish Aid in Jordan, features a 22-kilowatt solar-powered water pumping system designed to improve the efficiency of several main wells and provide a reliable water supply for agricultural activities.
The project will benefit 185 direct and indirect beneficiaries in the Karak community and is expected to reduce electricity and water costs while avoiding about 27 tons of carbon emissions annually. The 46 greenhouses have a production capacity of up to 80 tons of vegetables per season, Dar Abu Abdullah Association Acting CEO Samer Balkar noted, describing the project as a model of sustainable development based on economic empowerment. He explained that the project will help families in the Mu'tah area establish stable and independent sources of income.
Schneider Electric General Manager for Levant Countries Mohamed Samy stressed that improving the management of energy and water resources and supporting the transition to clean energy are key to sustainable economic and social development in Jordan. He highlighted the project's reflection of the company's commitment to applying energy management, automation, and digital transformation solutions to support sustainable community development.
Schneider Electric Sustainability Manager for North Africa and the Levant, Asmaa Shiemy, outlined the use of the company's EcoStruxure platform, a digital system that connects devices, analyzes data and optimizes operations, along with energy monitoring and management systems, smart meters and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. She underlined that these technologies will help improve efficiency and measure the project's environmental, economic, and social impact.
The project is the result of a partnership between Schneider Electric and the Dar Abu Abdullah Association. Irish Aid funded the development of the wells and infrastructure preparation, while Jabal Sustainable Solutions provided technical supervision and coordination, and Mara'i al-Azraq Agricultural Projects Company served as the local implementing partner. Mu'tah University and the Dar Abu Abdullah Association will oversee the project's operation and long-term maintenance.