FAO Elevate - Every Drop Counts Documentary - Active-Cooling Solar Energy System Project

Marco and Enrico, young scientists from the FAO, have developed a system for the WEFE Nexus. In collaboration with the Jordan Valley Authority, their models are tested at King Talal Dam. After successful data feed and concept approval, the system will be implemented in Jordan and the Arab region, promising billions in cost savings and preserving invaluable water. The system reduces water loss to evaporation, enhancing water security. Jordan loses about 25 million cubic meters annually from 16 dams, a significant loss for farmers, in one of the most water scarce countries in the world. It also boosts energy efficiency and production by 20%, providing affordable energy for farmers and aiding Jordan’s sustainable development. The system supports healthier food cultivation, agricultural land expansion, and a favorable farming environment, enhancing food security, and ecological systems. It extends solar panel lifespan through cooling. The project emphasizes strengthening resilience as a reflection of WEFE Nexus; “Life cannot be separated from life, and Every Drop Counts.”

09/02/2026