THE POTENTIAL OF HYDROPOWER GENERATION IN JORDAN - MICRO-HYDROPOWER ANALYSIS

This study was conducted by collecting information about all known water flows in Jordan, including seasonal flows. The information included the monthly mean rate of flow (m3/s) for a period of 20 years, topographical maps showing the falls in the flow paths, and the population of the communities close to the paths. From the promising sites, the best six (with the highest potential) were selected for this study. Histograms, flow duration and power duration curves were constructed for each site. Sites' power generation potential were compared with their power demand from the nearest community. An economic study followed to find the minimum costs per kilowatt hour for a feasible project, and to list costs for each site. A cost-benefit analysis was also conducted.