EXERGIA successfully supported the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the Feasibility Assessment for Networked Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Systems for Heating & Cooling in Jordan. The project assessed whether 5th generation networked GSHP systems can provide sustainable, affordable and reliable heating and cooling in Jordan, and identified sites for a first demonstration project.
Jordan has a strong case for GSHP networks. The country depends heavily on imported energy and electricity demand is more and more driven by summer cooling peaks. Networked GSHP systems share heat between buildings, lower peak electricity demand and provide cooling with much less water than conventional systems.
The study reviewed Jordan’s regulatory framework, ground conditions and building stock and ranked areas across the country against technical and practical criteria. Following consultation with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), two sites in the Queen Alia area were selected for detailed technical and economic analysis, with Queen Alia International Airport as the main site.
The results show that networked GSHP is technically feasible and economically justified in Jordan. The study also set out the regulatory reforms, blended finance and next steps needed to turn the airport project into a demonstration that can be replicated across the country.
