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Royal Scientific Society (RSS)

Royal Scientific Society (RSS)

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FACTS

Establishment Year1970 Number of Staff650+ MarketsJordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

SECTOR (SPECIALTY)

PROJECTS

• MENALINKS Project: Supporting renewable energy integration through smart grids and sector coupling in the MENA region. • COOL UP Project: Upscaling sustainable cooling program • MEET_MED II: Enabling energy transition in the Southern Neighborhood • BUILD_ME 3: Accelerating zero-emission building ambitions in the MENA region • EXERGIA-S.A.: Energy and environment consulting under GEFF Jordan’s verification framework , • JREEE Project: Installing 500 PV pumping units in the Jordan Valley.
Project 1
Project 1
Project 2
Project 2
Project 3
Project 3

ABOUT

The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for profit science institution established by Royal Charter in 1970. Founded from the vision of His Majesty the Late King Hussein and HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal, the RSS supports Jordan’s development with technical and policy advice. Today, the RSS, chaired by HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal and led by HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, stands as a knowledge leader in science and technology. 

Based in Amman, the RSS operates from a 340,000 square meter campus with over 600 experts and partnerships in more than 20 countries. Its mission is to protect human health and safety, safeguard the environment, and promote sustainable economic development. 

As a recognized leader in research and innovation, RSS addresses challenges at local and global levels through accredited testing, research, and technical expertise.

The RSS brings extensive experience in energy, water, and environment through its two centers of The National Energy Research Centre (NERC) and The Water, Environment and Climate Change Centre (WEC).

NERC specializes in renewable energy and energy efficiency, offering turnkey project solutions and consultancy. WEC leads in water quality, environmental management, climate adaptation, and smart agriculture, collaborating with communities to create sustainable, locally adapted solutions.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, the RSS delivers holistic solutions, advancing sustainable development and empowering communities with education, policy guidance, and evidence-based initiatives.

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SERVICES

• Energy efficiency audits, monitoring, and management in buildings and industries.
• Measuring and certifying energy performance of buildings and products.
• Training in renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE).
• Techno-economic feasibility studies for RE and EE projects.
• Testing appliances, lighting, PV systems, and solar water heaters.
• On-site testing, commissioning, and cleantech and renewable energy project development.
• Offering International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) in Jordan.
• Assessing wind potential and feasibility for wind projects.
• Bio-energy production (designing, building, operating biogas and biodiesel units).
• On-site testing for photovoltaic plants (62446-1 IEC standards).
• Assistance in achieving ISO-500001 Energy Management certification.
• Training technicians in safe handling of natural refrigerants.
• Monitor and assess air quality, conduct air pollution dispersion and noise modelling, and environmental studies.
• Scientific studies related to circular economy, green chemistry, eco-innovation and resource efficiency.
• Hydro-geological modeling and groundwater assessments.
• Waste management studies and manage bio-solids treatment and reuse.
• Monitor and assess water quality, including real-time monitoring, and manage wastewater treatment and reuse.
• Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) inventories using IPCC software. 
• Carbon footprint reduction studies. 
• Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) studies.
• Land Degradation Naturality (LDN) studies, smart and precision agriculture, food security, and biodiversity.
• Build environmental and climate resilience through education and governance.
• Natural-based Solutions for emerging contaminations (i.e. microplastic and pharmaceutical compounds in water, wastewater and food cycle).
• Water, Energy, Food and Environment (WEFE) nexus studies.
 

KEY STAFF

Eng. Rafat Assi
Eng. Rafat Assi Vice President
Dr. Almoayied Assayed
Dr. Almoayied Assayed Director of Water, Environment & Climate Change Centre
Eng. Bahjat Aulimat
Eng. Bahjat Aulimat Director of National Energy Research Centre

SELECTED PROJECTS

• MENALINKS Project: Supporting renewable energy integration in the MENA region
• COOL UP Project: Upscaling sustainable cooling programs in the MENA region
• National Circular Economy Roadmap development
• Building Resilience through Circularity: Green Innovations in Host Communities (BRACkA)
• Achieving Land Degradation Neutrality in Jordan in collaboration with FAO