Support for Efficient and Effective Energy Management
Jordan is among the world’s most water-scarce countries. As a result, wells, pumping stations, and treatment plants consume large amounts of electricity. Over the past nine years, energy consumption in the water sector has risen by 37%, electricity tariffs by 281%, and electric bills by 355%. Today, electricity costs account for over 50% of water and wastewater operations, and with rising tariffs, this is expected to reach 75% in the coming years.
Water losses due to physical leakages, illegal connections, and incorrect billing further strain the sector, exacerbated by a growing population and refugee influx. The project “Support for Efficient and Effective Energy Management within the Jordanian Water Sector”, aims to introduce an Energy Management System (EnMS) aligned with ISO 50001 to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy solutions. The long-term goal is to secure Jordan’s water future through capacity building and infrastructure investments, focusing on water supply, wastewater, energy for water, and governance.
Disciplines
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Water Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ)/Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), financed by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Duration
From 2019 to 2020
Location
Jordan
Project Activities
1. Increasing Energy Efficiency in the Water Sector (IEE)
Develop a sector wide Water-Energy Balances Database.
Introduce an Energy Management System (EnMS) according to ISO 500001 in the water sector.
Elaborate an Operational Action Plan to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in the water sector in accordance with the national strategic action plan.
Develop and implement mature energy efficiency approaches suitable for up-scaling.
2. Renewable Energies in the Water Sector (REW)
Develop innovative renewable energy approaches suitable for up-scaling.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
