Amman, June 11 (Petra) -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has launched a 450-kilowatt solar power project in Qasr Al-Hallabat in Zarqa to meet the area’s operational needs and reduce carbon emissions by about 430 tons annually.

According to a TRC statement issued Thursday, TRC Chairperson Lara Khatib said the project aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision’s goal of building a green and sustainable economy. It also reflects the commission’s commitment to supporting the National Energy Strategy 2030 by expanding the use of renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency across sectors.

Khatib said the project was implemented in cooperation with a consortium of national companies, represented by Wathba Investment Company and Beta Engineering and Contracting Company, under the supervision of the Royal Scientific Society (RSS). She said the partnership reflects TRC’s commitment to using local expertise and supporting national competencies in strategic projects that serve the country and strengthen its clean energy capabilities.

The project’s full output will be used to meet TRC’s operational needs, helping improve institutional infrastructure efficiency, reduce energy costs, and strengthen reliance on innovative, environmentally friendly solutions that support sustainable digital transformation.

Director of the National Energy Research Center at the RSS Bahjat Aulimat said the shift toward renewable energy has become a strategic option for Jordanian national institutions, given the country’s limited conventional energy resources. He noted that Jordan was among the region’s early movers in developing the renewable energy sector and encouraging public and private institutions to use the Kingdom’s strong solar energy potential.

Aulimat said the RSS, through the National Energy Research Center, provided technical and professional support in line with its mission to assist national institutions with scientific and engineering expertise. The center supported the project’s technical aspects, including preparing and reviewing technical requirements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance.

Wathba Investment Company Director General Feras Batarseh said the project reflects the global green digital transformation agenda under the International Telecommunication Union initiative. He said the solar energy sector represents a strategic national opportunity that goes beyond electricity generation to include capacity building, support for local supply chains, energy security, and added economic value through clean projects that serve society.

Attendees toured the project site and viewed its operating systems and supporting equipment, including robots installed on the solar panels to help sustain the project and ensure efficient operation. They were briefed on the project’s mechanisms and technical systems.

The systems and equipment were installed by local experts and national talent, reflecting Jordanian technical capabilities in implementing and operating vital projects according to high standards.

//Petra// AO