Canadian ambassador visits Deir Alla renewable energy project

AMMAN — Canadian Ambassador Peter MacDougall on Wednesday visited Al Mallaha Family Care Clinic in Deir Alla where he was briefed on the renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements implemented on site with support from the governments of Canada and Jordan.

The improvements, which include a solar PV system, a solar water heater, and highly efficient air-conditioners and lighting, were implemented through the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Project (SEED).

The visit was attended by the governor of Deir Alla and the mayors of New Deir Alla and Muaddi municipalities. Ambassador MacDougall also visited one of SEED’s “Dream Houses” which was selected to receive a similar package of sustainable energy solutions free of charge. Mohammad Ramadan, SEED’s team leader, said that the project aims to raise awareness of sustainable energy solutions.