Author Archives: Ahmad M. Al-Tarawnah

About Ahmad M. Al-Tarawnah

Ahmad M. Al-Tarawnah is a Green Infrastructure Specialist with a background in climate finance, climate risks mitigation, green investment, water security, energy transitioning, and infrastructure resilience.

Unlocking Green Hydrogen in Jordan Through PPP Models

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Green hydrogen is gaining global attention as a clean energy solution for industries that are difficult to decarbonize, such as steel, chemicals, and long-distance transport. While the technology is promising, large-scale projects remain expensive and complex. They require major investments, reliable infrastructure, and long-term buyers—factors that are not yet fully developed in many countries. This challenge is particularly relevant for Jordan. The country imports more than 90% of its energy, making it highly exposed to global price fluctuations. Over the past decade, Jordan has made strong progress in renewable energy, with solar and wind now accounting for around 25–27% of … Continue reading →

Climate Finance in the UAE: From Plans to Projects

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In the United Arab Emirates, climate finance is moving from ideas into real projects. Sustainability is no longer treated as a separate topic. It is now part of how cities, infrastructure, and energy systems are planned and built. This shift is guided by national strategies and long-term green visions. The UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and its wider sustainability agenda set the direction for reducing emissions and building a low-carbon economy. These plans are helping align government policy, investment decisions, and infrastructure development around clear climate goals. The UAE is linking climate finance with economic growth. Investments in renewable … Continue reading →

Energy Security in Conflict: Jordan’s Clean Power Shift

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Jordan has strong sunshine and good wind resources, which makes it one of the most promising countries in the region for clean energy. Because of this, solar and wind power are currently the easiest and most attractive options to invest in. Solar power costs around $0.04 to $0.08 per kWh, while wind costs about $0.07 to $0.09 per kWh. These technologies are already well developed, reliable, and able to produce affordable electricity. They can also connect directly to the national grid and usually operate under long-term agreements, which gives investors stable and predictable income. Compared to this, green hydrogen is … Continue reading →

Green Hydrogen in Jordan: Aqaba as an Investment Gateway

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Europe is changing how it produces and uses energy. To reduce pollution, it needs clean fuels, especially for factories, shipping, and heavy industries. Green hydrogen is one of these fuels. This shift is creating new investment opportunities, and Jordan—especially Aqaba—can be part of this growing market. For investors from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Jordan offers a stable and realistic place to invest in green hydrogen projects that can supply Europe. Many countries in the region want to export green hydrogen. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are developing very large projects, but these take time and require massive … Continue reading →

Jordan’s Green Hydrogen Opportunity: Investing in Europe’s Energy Transition

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Europe is moving quickly to clean up its energy system, and in the process is reshaping global energy investment and climate finance flows. This shift is opening a real opportunity for Jordan to turn its renewable energy advantage into a new export industry. Green hydrogen—exported mainly in the form of green ammonia and shipped to Europe—offers a practical way for Jordan to attract climate finance, grow exports, and support the goals of the Economic Modernization Vision. The vision is clear about what Jordan needs: a stronger economy built on exports, investment, and productive jobs. Achieving this will require more than … Continue reading →

Finance for Green Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, and SMEs: Perspectives for Jordan

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Jordan is one of the most water scarce countries in the world where resources are far below the water poverty line which is 1000 m3 per capita per year. Adding to water scarcity, energy availability is another challenge where 96% of the demand is imported from outside.  Due to climate change, both water and energy sectors are expected to be negatively impacted. Lack of water and high prices of energy will both hinder the economic growth and employment rates adding further stress on the current high unemployment percentage specially among youth. Need for Green Economy To get out of this … Continue reading →