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Enter your monthly electricity bill and city — get solar system size, JEPCO/EDCO/IDECO net metering savings, tiered tariff analysis, and payback period. Jordan has the best solar economics in the MENA region.

Your electricity details
JDJOD
Solar system results — Jordan
5 kWp system — 1694 kWh/kWp/yr
Monthly kWh usage292 kWh/mo
Annual solar production8,468 kWh/yr
Self-consumption savings (JD 0.12/kWh)JD 914.54/yr
Net metering credit (retail rate)JD 101.62/yr
Total annual benefitJD 1,016.16/yr
System cost rangeJD 3,500 – JD 5,000
Approx. USD cost range$4935 – $7050
Total installed cost (midpoint)JD 4,250
Payback period4.2 years
25-year net savingsJD 21,154
Jordan has the best solar economics in MENA! With 5.7–6.5 PSH and JD 700–1,000/kWp installation costs, Jordan's payback periods of 3–5 years are among the fastest in the world. Net metering at retail rate makes solar a near-essential upgrade for Jordanian homeowners and businesses.
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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your monthly bill and city

Enter your average monthly electricity bill in Jordanian Dinars (JOD). Jordan uses a tiered tariff structure ranging from JD 0.033/kWh for the first 160 kWh to JD 0.285/kWh above 1,000 kWh per month. The blended rate for typical residential users is approximately JD 0.12/kWh. Select your city — Aqaba (6.5 PSH) is Jordan's sunniest location and one of the best solar sites in the entire Middle East. Maan (6.3 PSH) in the southern desert is also excellent. Even Amman (5.8 PSH) has outstanding solar resources by global standards — comfortably above the world average.

Select your utility and net metering

Jordan has three distribution utilities: JEPCO serves Amman and central Jordan, EDCO serves southern Jordan including Aqaba, and IDECO serves northern Jordan including Irbid. All three operate Jordan's net metering scheme, which credits surplus solar production at the full retail tariff rate — a 1:1 arrangement that significantly boosts solar economics. Apply for net metering through your utility after system installation and commissioning. The EMRC (Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission) regulates the scheme nationally.

Jordan's exceptional solar economics

Jordan stands out as having some of the best solar economics in the MENA region and globally. The combination of very high solar irradiance (5.7–6.5 PSH), reasonable installation costs (JD 700–1,000/kWp, approximately $1,000–1,400/kWp), and net metering at retail rates produces payback periods of just 3–5 years for most residential and commercial installations. Jordan's National Energy Strategy targets 31% renewables by 2030, with solar as the primary driver.

The Formula

Monthly kWh = Monthly Bill ÷ JD 0.12/kWh (blended residential tariff) Annual production = kWp × PSH × 365 × 0.80 efficiency With net metering: 90% of production credited at retail rate Without net metering: 35% self-consumed × JD 0.12/kWh Net metering credit = Surplus kWh × JD 0.12/kWh (1:1 at retail) System cost = kWp × JD 700–1,000/kWp (~$1,000–1,400/kWp) Payback = Total cost ÷ Annual benefit (typically 3–5 years)

Jordan's tiered electricity tariff (JD 0.033–0.285/kWh by consumption band) means high-consumption households benefit most from solar — they're paying top-tier rates that solar directly offsets. Net metering under EMRC regulations allows year-round credit accumulation, with annual settlement by the utility. Systems must be certified by the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) and installed by licensed contractors. No import duty applies on solar panels since Jordan's Renewable Energy Law (No. 13 of 2012) exemptions.

Example

Ahmed — Amman home, 5kWp with net metering

Ahmed pays JD 35/month for his Amman home. He installs a 5kWp system with net metering through JEPCO.

Monthly billJD 35
City / PSHAmman, 5.8 PSH
System size5 kWp
UtilityJEPCO
Net meteringYes — retail rate

Result

Annual production~8,468 kWh/yr
Production per kWp~1,694 kWh/kWp/yr
Annual benefit (net metering)~JD 1,016/yr
System cost rangeJD 3,500 – JD 5,000
Payback~4.2 years
25-year net savings~JD 21,150

Amman's 5.8 PSH delivers excellent production — roughly 1,694 kWh/kWp/year, far above European averages. With net metering, nearly all production is credited at the retail rate, making this one of the fastest-payback solar scenarios in the world. Over 25 years, Ahmed saves roughly JD 21,000 — more than six times the system cost.

FAQ

Yes — Jordan has some of the best solar economics in the world. With 5.7–6.5 peak sun hours per day, installation costs of JD 700–1,000/kWp, and net metering at retail rates, payback periods of 3–5 years are typical. Aqaba and Maan achieve the fastest paybacks. Jordan's tiered electricity tariff means high consumers benefit most from solar. The country imports nearly all its fossil fuels, making energy independence a national priority — and solar a strongly supported policy choice.
Jordan's net metering scheme, regulated by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), allows solar system owners to export surplus production to the grid and receive credit at the full retail tariff rate. Credits accumulate throughout the year and are settled annually. Residential systems up to 25kWp and commercial systems up to 1MWp are eligible. Apply through your utility (JEPCO, EDCO, or IDECO) after installation by a JREEEF-certified contractor. A bi-directional smart meter is installed at no cost to the system owner.
Aqaba (6.5 PSH) is Jordan's sunniest city, located on the Red Sea coast in the far south. Maan (6.3 PSH) in the eastern desert is also excellent. Karak (5.9 PSH), Amman (5.8 PSH), and Zarqa (5.8 PSH) all have very good solar resources. Irbid (5.7 PSH) in the north receives slightly less due to more Mediterranean climate influence. All Jordanian cities are excellent solar sites by global comparison.
Solar installation costs in Jordan range from JD 700 to JD 1,000 per kWp all-in (approximately $1,000–1,400/kWp). A typical 5kWp residential system costs JD 3,500–5,000. Solar panels are imported duty-free under Jordan's Renewable Energy Law exemptions. Chinese tier-1 brands (JA Solar, LONGi, Trina) are most common. Inverters from Huawei, SMA, and Fronius are popular. Adding a 10kWh battery typically costs an additional JD 600–900. JREEEF may offer interest-free loans or subsidies for qualifying systems.
Yes. Jordan's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law (No. 13 of 2012) provides duty-free import of solar equipment. The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) offers subsidized financing — sometimes interest-free loans — for residential and small commercial systems. Sales tax exemptions may apply. The government's National Energy Strategy targets 31% renewables by 2030. Municipalities and local authorities occasionally offer additional support. Check MEMR (Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources) and JREEEF websites for current programs.

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