Fatima Jawad

Pioneered solar energy adoption in Jordan's rural communities

Fatima Jawad (b.1973) launched Jordan's first solar energy cooperative in 2001, transforming 12 Bedouin villages into solar-powered communities. Her Sunrise Initiative developed low-cost solar systems using recycled materials, reducing electricity costs by 85%. By 2005, her Women in Energy program trained 300+ local women as solar technicians. Jawad's 2007 case study became a template for Middle Eastern nations. Her partnership with Siemens in 2009 expanded the initiative to refugee camps, powering over 5,000 homes. The UNHCR 2012 report highlighted her work as a top renewable energy model. Jawad's TEDx talk "Solarizing the Desert" has over 2M views and inspired similar projects in Morocco and Algeria. Her 2010 book 《Off-Grid Energy Solutions》 remains a key reference in sustainable development.