Seminar: Jordan's Solar Surge, Policy Shifts and Technology Innovations

01 Aug 2025

Seminar: Jordan’s Solar Surge, Policy Shifts and Technology Innovations

On July 26, 2025, the Department of Physics collaborated with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Macau Chapter to co-organize a seminar at the Academic and Administration Building (AAB708) in HKBU campus. The seminar featured a talk by Mr. Samer Adnan Zawaydeh, the former President of AEE in 2020. He shared his extensive experience working on energy and environmental projects, presenting on the topic “Jordan’s Solar Surge: Policy Shifts and Technological Innovations.”

vGroup photo of Professor Shu Kong SO, Head and Professor of the Department of Physics at HKBU (left) and Our speaker Mr. Samer Adnan Zawaydeh (right).

The seminar brought together diverse participants, including faculty members in Department of Physics, physics students who joined energy management internship at ISPL Consulting Limited, alumni, and professionals from Hong Kong’s energy and engineering industry.

vIr C.K. Fok, President of the AEE Macau Chapter (center), along with faculty members from the Department of Physics—Prof. Shu Kong So (second from right) and Dr. Wing Hong Choi (second from left)—and our alumna Ms. Killary Lui (first from right).

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Group photo of participants.

In this session, Mr. Samer Adnan Zawaydeh explored the recent development in Jordan’s renewable energy sector, highlighting policy reforms and  cutting-edge technological advancements driving the country’s solar energy expansion.

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Mr. Samer Adnan Zawaydeh introduced national water conveyance project to participants.

Meanwhile, Mr. Samer Adnan Zawaydeh shared his extensive experience working with government agencies, developers, and international organizations on energy and environmental projects. He has contributed to national studies on e-mobility, smart grids, and low-carbon strategies, and has been instrumental in developing over 250 solar PV projects across Jordan. 


vQ & A session

At the end of the seminar, a lively Q&A session and networking break allowed attendees to discuss applications for Hong Kong’s energy landscape. By introducing global and local trends, new local regulations and future opportunities in Jordan, the seminar provided a valuable insight into Jordan’s evolving energy landscape and the future of solar power in the region.