solar energy
project
Harnessing the sun’s energy

using Photovoltaic technology

Dead Sea PanoramicComplex
The Dead Sea Panoramic Complex was built taking
nature conservation into consideration; no animals,
plants, or geological landscape have been harmed
during its construction.
The stone used in building the complex is called travertine and is found naturally in Jordan. Its color is inperfect harmony with the surrounding landscape,allowing the Complex to blend into its environment.
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, theDead Sea Panoramic Complex is powered by cleanenergy systems using photovoltaic technology. The
Japanese government, through the International
Cooperation System (JICS), funds this project.

The Royal Society for theConservation of Nature (RSCN)Is an independent, non-government organization devoted
to the conservation of Jordan’s wildlife and wild places. It
was founded in 1966 under the patronage of His Majesty
the late King Hussein and has been given responsibility by
the government to establish and manage protected areas
and enforce environmental laws. As such, it is one of thefew voluntary organizations in the Middle East to begranted such a public service mandate.
Wild Jordan is part of RSCN and is responsible for socioeconomic programs, including all eco-tourism and handicraft enterprises, which link the protection of nature withimproving the livelihoods of local communities.

Working Hours:

Dead Sea Panoramic Complex is open daily from 9:00 am
to 4.00 pm winter time, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm summer time.

Contact us:

Dead Sea Panoramic Complex
Tel: (+962 5) 3491 133
Email: panorama@rscn.org.jo

Wild Jordan

Tel: (+962 6) 4616 523
Email: tourism@rscn.org.jo
We have flexible booking arrangementsfor our facilities.

www.rscn.org.jo

JapanInternational
Cooperation
SystemImplementation
After visiting several candidate sites for the Photovoltaicsystem, under the guidance of Jordan’s Ministry ofPlanning, two locations were selected to host thisinitiative: El Hassan Science City (EHSC) and Dead Sea
Panoramic Complex (DSPC). The eventual aim of theSolar Energy Project is to install both a 100kWp Photovoltaic system at the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex and a280kWp Photovoltaic system in El Hassan Science City.

Background

In January 2008, the Japanese government announced
their Cool Earth Partnership with Jordan, which aimed
to support the country’s efforts to reduce greenhousegas emissions and tackle climate change issues. Under
the Program Grant Aid for Environment & Climate
Change aid for developing countries where capital toachieve greenhouse gas reduction and economic growthis insufficient — this partnership’s main focus was theintroduction of Photovoltaic (PV) technology to theHashemite Kingdom.
In February 2010, the Japanese government pledged toextend a grant of 640,000,000 JPY (7,000,000 USD) toencourage the country’s effort to improve efficiency ofenergy supply, further clean energy by solar electricity
generation, and conserve energy.
The Solar Energy Project, as the PV technology project
has been dubbed today, was officially launched inFebruary 2012 under the patronage of HE the Minister ofTourism & Antiquities (MOTA) of Jordan and HE, theAmbassador of Japan to Jordan.

Reduced Power
Consumption
Currently, the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex’s annual
power consumption is approximately 382,000 kWh. The
expected power generation of the DSPC’s Photovoltaic
system is 75,800 KWh, saving the Complex on average
30% to 40% of its total annual power consumption. As aresult of the Solar Energy Project’s Photovoltaic system,
it is estimated that the total amount of carbon dioxide(CO²) to be reduced per year is as much as 90 tons.
Moreover, in its role as a major touristic hub, the Dead
Sea Panoramic Complex’s aims to contribute to thepromotion of clean, renewable energy and publicawareness on climate change issues by educating theComplex’s visitors on the project and Photovoltaic
technology.

PV technology in DSPC

Located north of the DSPC’s main entrance, the PV
system will supply all generated power to the Complex
to be consumed therein. The generated power from thePV system will be supplied in the daytime, while
commercial power will be supplied to the Complex
when PV power is not being generated, for instanceduring nighttime. Controlled by an automatic mechanism, a non-reverse power system has been adopted forthis system because this offers protection for thecountry’s grid system. When the Complex’s power
consumption is lower than the solar-power generated,
the PV system will be cut off by the non-reverse powersystem.

International Cooperation
The Solar Energy Project at the Dead Sea PanoramicComplex has been implemented through cooperation
among Japan International Cooperation System (JICS),
the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation(MOPIC), the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities(MOTA). On board at the project’s consultant is Japan’s
Nippon Koei, and Marubeni company has been commissioned as contractor.