Amman – The German Jordanian University (GJU), represented by its President, Professor Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli, has signed a collaboration agreement with Power I.D. GmbH, a German company providing engineering-led solutions in battery reuse, energy storage, and mobile power. The agreement was signed on behalf of Power I.D. GmbH by its Managing Director, Naser Abu Daqqa, and aims to develop advanced applications based on spent electric vehicle batteries. The collaboration forms part of the university’s ongoing initiatives under the Circularity Hub (C-Hub), which serves as its dedicated platform for battery circularity research, training, and industry collaboration.
The agreement was signed in the presence of representatives from GJU, Power I.D. GmbH, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the Green Action in Enterprises (GAIN) project. It is strategically oriented toward strengthening Jordan’s industrial competitiveness and establishing a national ecosystem in battery circularity and energy storage, while supporting practical training, applied research, and innovation through the development of local technical capabilities, structured industry–academia collaboration, and a skilled talent pipeline.
Professor Al-Halhouli emphasized that the partnership reflects GJU’s commitment to integrating academic education with industrial application to build national capabilities in sustainable energy. For his part, Nasser Abu Daqqa indicated that the cooperation with GJU provides an ideal platform for applying advanced battery technologies and delivering high-quality training programs that support knowledge transfer and the development of practical skills among students.
The cooperation includes the development of a pilot-scale, on-campus energy storage system, the launch of a professional training program targeting senior engineering and technology students as well as industry professionals, and the equipping of the C-Hub laboratory with the required infrastructure. It further encompasses specialized workshops, technical knowledge exchange, and joint research and development activities, enabling hands-on experience in battery testing, diagnostics, reuse, and the design and management of energy storage systems under real-world operating conditions and in line with international standards.
