Jordan, March 6 -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to US$ 8.8 million (€8.2 million) to KbW Investments Jordan to improve street lighting coverage in 14 underserved villages in the south of Jordan.The EBRD's investment will finance an innovative energy performance contract for street lighting between KbW Investments Jordan and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, covering the supply and installation of 45,000 new energy-efficient LED lights in those 14 villages. The new lights will be used to either replace inefficient existing street lighting or extend coverage to currently underserved areas.Adequate street lighting infrastructure is necessary to ensure mobility, public s...