Alia International Airport opens 4.8 MW PV Farm in Amman

Queen Alia International Airport, a Jordanian company comprising local and international investors, has inaugurated the 4.8 MW (AC) Shams al Mattar Lil-Taqa Solar Farm on April 24, 2025, with Minister of Transport H.E. Eng. Wesam Tahtamouni. The project was developed by Kawar Investment’s subsidiary, was built on 65,000 square meters of unused land and planned to generate over 10.5 GWh of electricity annually, meeting nearly 25% of Airport International Group’s operational energy needs. It aimed to reduce about 6,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year and ensured clean energy production without affecting airport operations. The solar farm positioned QAIA as one of the largest solar-powered airports in the MENA region and contributed to Jordan’s renewable energy goals. Officials noted the project’s role in supporting Jordan’s 2050 net-zero objectives and cutting transport sector emissions.