the proportion of renewable energy in jordan is consistent with the middle eastern average of less than usaid however some analysts project that by about of the region s electricity will be generated from renewable sources menon and were jordan to fully exploit its solar resources now it could become a global leader and exporter of renewable energy in the future currently renewable energy is estimated to contribute to growth to jordan s gdp and to create at least new jobs usaid because renewable energy projects are more labour intense than conventional energy sources there are reasons to expect a net increase in employment from renewable energy which could be significant at a time when jobs in the hydrocarbons sector are minimal oecd forthcoming b