Kawar Energy

What Kawar Energy does

Kawar Energy is the renewable-energy subsidiary of Jordanian conglomerate Kawar Group (founded 1926, headquartered in Amman), established in 2008 to develop, build, own and operate (DBOT) utility-scale solar PV projects in Jordan and the wider MENA region. The company has commissioned two anchor assets: Shams Ma'an, a 52.5MW AC / 66MW DC photovoltaic plant in southern Jordan operating under long-term PPAs with state utility NEPCO and developed in consortium with Mitsubishi Corporation's Diamond Generating Europe and Nebras Power; and Shams Al Etisalat, a 36.8 MWp private-to-private solar wheeling project built for Orange Jordan and financed via a US$35m EBRD package. Together these represent more than 100MW of operational solar PV capacity, with a further 100MW reported in the awarded pipeline.

The underlying technology stack combines crystalline silicon PV (with historical evaluation of CPV modules from suppliers such as Suntech) plus emerging capabilities in virtual power plant (VPP) orchestration, supported by a 2020 USTDA grant for the first VPP pilot in Jordan. Kawar Energy delivers the full project lifecycle: site development and consortium structuring, EPC construction, and long-term O&M services, leveraging the wider Kawar Group's 94-year track record, 771-employee base across 35 portfolio companies, and government-relations infrastructure to win tenders and secure land (e.g., a 30-year, 2 sq km concession from Ma'an Development Company).

Revenue is generated through three streams: project ownership with electricity sales under PPAs (recurring, contractually locked 20+ year cash flows), EPC services (project-based one-time revenue), and O&M services (recurring managed services). Primary customers are government/utility offtakers (NEPCO), large corporate energy buyers (notably Orange Jordan in the telecom sector, where 5G build-out drives power demand and emission targets), and residential rooftop installations. The company is presently private, vertically integrated within Kawar Group, and active across Jordan with partnerships extending into regional MENA energy infrastructure.

Name

Kawar Energy

Legal name

Kawar Energy

Website

https://kawar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Kawar Energy is the renewable-energy subsidiary of Jordan's Kawar Group, developing, building, owning and operating utility-scale solar PV plants in Jordan (notably Shams Ma'an at 52.5MW and Shams Al Etisalat at 36.8 MWp) and supplying electricity under PPAs to government utility NEPCO and large corporates such as Orange Jordan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy / Solar Power Generation

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Solar power generation
• Renewable energy development
• EPC engineering services
• Utility-scale solar projects
• Operations and maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Project Development and Ownership: Kawar Energy Develops, Builds, Owns and Operates (DBOT) large scale renewable energy projects. Revenue generated from electricity sales through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Currently has over 100MW of operational solar PV.
2. EPC Services: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar projects of various sizes.
3. O&M Services: Operations and Management services for renewable energy plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kawar Energy develops, builds, owns and operates (DBOT) large-scale renewable energy projects, primarily utility-scale solar PV power plants in Jordan and the Middle East. The company also delivers Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services and Operations and Management (O&M) services for solar projects of various sizes, with over 100MW of operational solar PV capacity across utility, commercial, and residential applications.

Product overview

Kawar Energy is a subsidiary of Kawar Group, offering a portfolio of clean energy solutions including project development (DBOT model), EPC services, and O&M operations. The company operates multiple utility-scale solar PV projects including Shams Ma'an (52.5MW AC/66MW DC, operational since 2016) and Shams Al Etisalat (36.8 MWp for Orange Jordan). Kawar Energy has over 100MW of operational solar PV capacity with additional projects awarded in the pipeline across utility and commercial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shams Ma'an: Largest solar plant in Jordan, 52.5MW AC/66MW DC photovoltaic plant operational in the South of Jordan with 605,000 panels representing 1% of Jordan's electricity generation.
• Shams Al Etisalat

Products and services

• Shams Ma'an Solar Power Plant Jordan's largest utility-scale solar PV power plant at 52.5MW AC / 66MW DC, comprising 605,000 panels and supplying approximately 1% of Jordan's electricity generation. Jointly owned by Kawar Group, Mitsubishi Corporation's Diamond Generating Europe, and Nebras Power, supplying electricity to the national grid via PPA with NEPCO.
• Shams Al Etisalat Solar Project 36.8 MWp solar PV project purpose-built for Orange Jordan, the largest private-to-private solar wheeling project in the region. Financed by EBRD with a US$35m package; helps the telecom operator avoid approximately 42,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
• EPC Services (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100MW of operational solar PV capacity with further 100MW in pipeline
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Orange JordancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Shams Al Etisalat is a 36.8 MWp solar project purpose-built for Orange Jordan, the largest private-to-private solar wheeling project in the region. Financed by EBRD with US$35m package.
• CH2M HILLmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 4 April 2011Kawar Energy selected CH2M HILL, a global leader in consulting and program management, to perform a feasibility study for Shams Ma'an Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant. Study funded by USTDA to explore utility-scale solar power generation opportunities in Jordan.
• National Center for Research and Development/Energy Research Program (NERC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Joint cooperation for Solar Technology Qualification Works at Shams Ma'an. Included installation and evaluation of solar electric power generation systems, R&D of various PV systems, and training opportunities.
• Ma'an Development Company (MDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2009MDC dedicated 2 square kilometers of land within Ma'an territory for Shams Ma'an project for 30 years. The partnership secured land for the world's largest PV plant with initial capacity of 100MW expandable to 200MW, valued at $400 million.
• Solar Ventures Srl (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2009Italian-based developer and operator of PV power plants joined Shams Ma'an consortium. Provides technological expertise and business know-how for large-scale solar development.
• 1st International for Investment & Trade Company (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2009Jordan-based partner providing strong business presence and ties to electricity distribution in Jordan dating back to the 1930s. Part of Shams Ma'an consortium.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Yellow Door Energy: Dubai-based commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developer serving corporates across the MENA region. Yellow Door Energy is comparable to Kawar's C&I segment (similar to Shams Al Etisalat) as a focused emerging player targeting corporate wheeling and on-site solar PPAs.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE: Global multi-utility with a large renewables arm developing utility-scale solar and wind projects worldwide including MENA. ENGIE is comparable as a broad incumbent operating overlapping capabilities but at much greater scale and diversification than Kawar Energy.
• Lightsource bp: BP-backed global utility-scale solar developer and operator with active development in MENA. Lightsource bp is comparable as a broad incumbent focused exclusively on utility-scale solar development and operating, competing for similar IPP tenders in the region.
• EDF Renewables: Subsidiary of EDF Group developing, building and operating utility-scale renewable energy projects globally. EDF Renewables is comparable as a broad incumbent in the same utility-scale solar development space with overlap in MENA and emerging markets.

Direct peers

• Enviromena: Jordan-based solar energy developer with utility-scale and commercial PV projects across the MENA region. Enviromena is the closest home-market direct competitor to Kawar Energy, competing for Jordanian utility tenders and corporate wheeling opportunities.
• ACWA Power: Saudi Arabia-headquartered developer, owner and operator of power and desalinated water plants with a large utility-scale solar IPP portfolio across MENA. ACWA Power is a directly comparable developer/owner/operator of utility-scale renewable projects targeting the same regional customer base and PPA structures.
• Scatec ASA: Norwegian independent power producer focused on developing, building and operating renewable energy plants in emerging markets. Scatec is comparable through its DBOT model in emerging-market solar IPPs, including presence in MENA, and similar reliance on multilateral finance partners.
• ib vogt GmbH: German-headquartered solar developer with full EPC and O&M capabilities across utility-scale PV projects in MENA, Africa and other emerging markets. ib vogt is comparable to Kawar Energy through its integrated EPC-plus-IPP business model in similar emerging-market geographies.
• Masdar: Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy developer that develops, owns and operates utility-scale solar and wind projects across MENA and globally. Masdar is comparable to Kawar Energy as a state-backed utility-scale IPP pursuing greenfield solar development in the same regional market.
• Nabras Power: Qatar-based power and water developer and IPP with utility-scale renewable and conventional generation assets across MENA. Nebras Power is comparable to Kawar Energy as both a co-developer (it is an equity partner in Shams Ma'an) and a competing regional IPP pursuing similar government tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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