The use of wind and solar energy has increased in Jordan in recent years. There are currently at least eight wind power plants throughout Jordan, some of which only began operations in the past few years. The use of solar power is also increasing in Jordan, and several solar companies exist that provide solar panels for private homes. Unlike its neighbors in the Gulf, Jordan does not have large oil or gas reserves and relies on imports for both.
Renewable energy is increasing across the Middle East and North Africa, including in the oil-rich Gulf and in countries without significant oil reserves, like Morocco. An Iraqi company won a contract this month to build solar-powered streetlights in Anbar province. In June, a Saudi firm signed a deal to build a wind project in Egypt.