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CASE STUDY 04

Market entry and long-term renewable energy contracts for a regional PV investor

Established Jordan market presence and secured four 10-year Build-Operate-Transfer contracts for utility-scale solar PV projects.

Industry

Renewable Energy

Client type

Middle Eastern Renewable Energy Investor and Contractor

Market focus

Jordan — utility-scale solar PV

Duration

6 years

2

Government clients engaged

9

Strategic meetings

4

Commercial opportunities

4

BOT contracts secured

10 years

Contract duration

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

Key outcomes

  • Corporate registration and market-entry requirements completed
  • Qualified subcontractor network developed
  • Four long-term BOT contracts secured
  • Sustainable growth platform for future expansion

CLIENT SITUATION

Context

A Middle Eastern renewable energy investor identified Jordan as a strategic market but lacked local presence, regulatory familiarity, and relationships with key stakeholders needed to compete for government-supported solar projects.

KEY CHALLENGES

Barriers to growth

  • · No direct access to government stakeholders and project owners
  • · Limited understanding of local bidding and prequalification requirements
  • · No established operational presence in Jordan
  • · Limited visibility into the local subcontractor ecosystem

OUR APPROACH

How we delivered

Step 1

Market assessment & regulatory review

Comprehensive analysis of Jordan's renewable energy sector, regulatory framework, and qualification requirements.

Step 2

Market entry & corporate establishment

Supported operational presence through corporate registrations and local compliance.

Step 3

Partner & subcontractor development

Qualified subcontractors screened on technical capabilities and execution capacity.

Step 4

Opportunity development & contract support

Supported qualification, negotiation, and contract award processes through to BOT agreements.

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Commercial impact

Market entry

  • · Operational and commercial presence established in Jordan
  • · Qualified participant positioning within the renewable energy sector

Commercial outcomes

  • · 9 strategic meetings with decision-makers
  • · 4 long-term BOT contracts secured

WHY THIS MATTERS

Strategic takeaway

Renewable energy market entry requires regulatory understanding, stakeholder access, local partnerships, and navigation of complex qualification processes — not just capital and technical expertise.

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