(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)

Amman, July 12 (Petra) - The Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC) 2024 annual report revealed 29,636 electricity theft cases, detected through 174,481 meter inspections conducted in cooperation with Jordan's electricity distribution companies and Public Security Directorate (PSD).
According to the report, a total of 918,449 smart electricity meters were approved last year, compared to 352,264 in 2023, marking a growth rate of 161%.
Meanwhile, 81,146 renewable electricity systems were connected to the distribution network on the basis of the net metering grid with a capacity of 853 megawatts, and 656 with a capacity of 315 megawatts for the transit system.
The report indicated that electricity distribution companies had installed approximately 1,679,598 smart electricity meters by the end of 2024, out of the total subscriber base of 2,422,537 across various sectors, with a completion rate of 69.3%.
The report said all conventional meters were replaced with smart devices in Tafilah, Salt, Madaba, and Ajloun governorates during 2024.
During 2024, the report noted 1,642,669 registered users joined the electricity subsidy platform, while the number of registered meters reached 1,608,177, adding that 788 students and employees received second meter subsidy.
The EMRC also received 17,327 complaints on the platform, 17,202 of which were addressed.
The EMRC indicated that the rate of electricity loss on the Kingdom's transmission network reached 1.76% and on the distribution network stood at 11.85%.
The EMRC issued 3 licenses to generate electricity from renewable energy for private consumption, with a total nominal capacity of 8.69 megawatts.
The report also showed 65 public electric vehicle charging stations were licensed, bringing the total figure to 110.
The EMRC said the expansion of vehicle charging infrastructure contributes to supporting the transition to sustainable transportation and meeting the growing demand for electric-powered vehicles.
On percentages of electricity generation sources, the report indicated that traditional sources constitute 58%, oil shale share stands at 14%, renewable energy at 27% and imported energy from Egypt at 1%.
Additionally, 132 licenses were granted to individuals working in the supply, installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection of renewable energy source systems, compared to 238 in 2023.

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