LafargeHolcim to build Jordan’s first solar power plant

LafargeHolcim’s cement teams in Jordan have signed an agreement with Adenium Energy Capital to build the first solar power plant of its kind in the region. The plant will produce up to 25% of the needed electrical power to supply the Rashadiya cement plant. The agreement represents a significant step forward in Jordan’s bid to fully embrace alternative energy. It’s also in line with the national Jordan strategy for renewable energy launched by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in 2015. “Th

January 25, 2017 Read time: 2 mins

8161 LafargeHolcim’s cement teams in Jordan have signed an agreement with Adenium Energy Capital to build the first solar power plant of its kind in the region. The plant will produce up to 25% of the needed electrical power to supply the Rashadiya cement plant.

The agreement represents a significant step forward in Jordan’s bid to fully embrace alternative energy. It’s also in line with the national Jordan strategy for renewable energy launched by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in 2015.

“This agreement shows what positive role the industry can play in using alternative and renewable resources,” said Amr Reda, CEO of Lafarge Jordan. “Not only does it support us to decrease CO2 emission in our production process, but it also lowers our electricity cost and creates job opportunities.”

Wassef Sawaf, CEO of Adenium Energy Capital, added: “It fills us with pride to play an important role in Jordan to advance the use of alternative energy. We are very pleased that Lafarge Jordan decided to be part of this journey.”

Adenium will start with the construction of the solar power plant beginning of this year. The solar power plant is expected to run in July 2017.

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