Lina Al-Abdallat

Jordanian environmentalist leading Middle East's renewable energy transition through community-based initiatives

Lina Al-Abdallat (born 1978) is a Jordanian environmental engineer transforming energy systems across the Arab world. As founder of Green Rock, she developed the first solar-powered water desalination systems for rural communities, addressing both water scarcity and energy dependency. Her Solar for All initiative has installed 50+ community solar grids in Jordan and Palestine, reducing diesel consumption by 80% in beneficiary areas. Al-Abdallat's work inspired Jordan's 2020 renewable energy law, mandating 30% renewable energy by 2030. She co-founded the Arab CleanTech Network, connecting 200+ startups across 15 Arab countries. Her TEDx talk "Solar Solutions for Desert Nations" has over 2M views. Featured in Renewable Energy Leadership in the Arab World, she advises the UNDP's climate resilience programs. Al-Abdallat was named one of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers and Forbes' 50 Most Powerful Arab Women.