Managing High Distributed Solar PV Penetration Tender - 141529784

Procurement Summary

Country: Jordan

Summary: Managing High Distributed Solar PV Penetration in Jordan

Deadline: 08 Jun 2026

Posting Date: 18 May 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 141529784

Document Ref. No.: 0002022173

Competition: ICB

Financier: World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Jordan has witnessed a surge in distributed solar PV (DSPV) adoption, driven by declining technology costs, supportive policies, and consumer interest in self-generation. By the end of 2024, DSPV capacity had reached an estimated 1, 196 MW comprising about 82, 780 systems, generating roughly nine percent of total electricity sales. Regulatory updates, including the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law (2024), Bylaw (58), and dynamic Time-of-Use tariffs, introduced new connection mechanisms (Wheeling, Net Billing, Zero-to-Grid, Buy-All/Sell-All) and grid fees, while lifting the cap on utility-scale projects. Falling battery costs and advanced PV technologies are accelerating adoption. While these developments offer environmental and economic benefits, they also introduce technical challenges such as voltage fluctuations, demand variability, and reduced power quality, alongside risks of revenue erosion for utilities. This is particularly true given the high level of cross subsidization in the tariff, wherein higher paying commercia and industrial customers are usually the first ones to move to self-generation. Further analysis is needed to design the next phase of tariff reforms, develop utility-friendly incentive mechanisms and business models for DSPV, and deploy advanced grid digital technologies to ensure sustainable DSPV integration.
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Draft-TOR_Jordan_Impact-of-DERs.docx