Pumped Hydro Storage Contributions to Achieve Jordan Energy Strategy 2020-2030

Abstract

Jordan Energy Strategy 2020 – 2030 clearly states that storage technologies will be part of the regulatory framework in the future, make the grid agile, smart, clean and flexible. The storage was not part of the traditional electricity network in the past, but it is a game changer especially with the advancement of technology. Three main scenarios have been developed to achieve energy savings, reduce CO2 emissions and increase demand-side energy storage of 110 GWh by 2030, according to Jordan's Energy Strategy 2020. -2030. Another scenario was worked out to reduce energy from the generation side and energy storage by replacing 110 GWh of diesel generators on the generation side, and the result was a saving of 178 million dinars annually and 110 GWh from the generation side. The final scenario was created to achieve load conversion from excess energy at peak sun hour and send it at night at peak demand. in Jordan by generating 311 GWh at Mujib Dam by 2030, the project is not economical but important for the purpose of providing grid services.