Maan Development Company launches solar-heating project for 9 schools

AMMAN — Maan Development Company (MDC) on Wednesday launched a solar-heating project for nine schools in Maan, Shoubak and the southern badia, at a total cost of JD264,000.

These projects are part of His Majesty King Abdullah’s initiative to provide heating systems for schools, MDC CEO Hussein Kreishan said, noting the implementation of these solar projects has been conducted in cooperation with a number of firms investing at the first solar complex in the Maan Development Zone.

He said that more schools will be covered during the next stage, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The director of Maan Education Directorate Ibrahim Shuqairat expressed gratitude for MDC's supportive efforts that “lead to advanced educational performance”, pointing out that Maan schools need additional support to improve their educational environments.

The project, which is being implemented under the Royal Scientific Society's supervision, includes installing heating and cooling systems by using photovoltaic panels on schools’ rooftops, as well as replacing incandescent light bulbs with energy-saving ones.