Jordan citisens urged to invest in alternative energy

The National Society for Consumer Protection urged Jordanians to turn to solar energy to meet their electricity needs in the form of government-financed small- and medium-sized enterprises. The society said in a statement released today that a scheme to generate electricity for households, mosques, schools, hospitals, etc, from solar power enterprises is financially-backed and facilitated by the government due to its economic feasibility. It said the costs of such projects are reasonable in addition to their simple technology, noting that over 300 local companies now produce such technology at competitive prices. The statement urged the government to continue encouraging citizens to invest in such enterprises with the aim of employing people and reducing joblessness and alleviating poverty in the Kingdom’s various regions. It said a collective effort by the government, power companies and citizens would ensure the success of such ventures which would reduce the consumption and imports of traditional energy, mainly oil and gas, and ultimately cut the budget deficit and government spending.