Elecnor will construct an up-to-75MW plant on public land in the southern Jordanian city of Maan, with operations due to begin by the end of next year.

The group was chosen after a government tender process that began in 2013, Elecnor confirmed to Recharge.

Local reports say the project will be government-owned and financed by a regional development fund.

The Maan project, slated to use 2MW Gamesa turbines, will be the second major wind farm to be built in Jordan.

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