For Oman to meet its predicted net-zero targets by 2030, at least 13 GW of solar power must be installed, according to a new analysis of the country''s solar development published in the Global Markets section of SolarPower Europe under the
Muscat: An Omani investor has joined hands with a Chinese tech firm to support the establishment of a major Solar Photovoltaic (PV) cell and module production plant in the Sultanate of Oman – a move designed to capitalize on the mammoth market for solar PV equipment that has opened up in Oman and the wider Middle East region.
Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi (pictured), Minister of Energy and Minerals, affirmed Oman''s commitment to developing storage capacity to address imbalances in supply from renewable resources, such as solar and wind.
Today, Oman Shell launched the 25-megawatt Qabas solar plant, helping the port and freezone in Sohar to become more sustainable and demonstrating the commercial benefits of solar power for industrial purposes.
The latest to join the manufacturing bandwagon in the sun drenched region is Oman, where Chinese solar manufacturer Q-Sun Solar has signed a deal to develop a 10GW n-type solar module and cell manufacturing facility. According to Q-Sun, the new facility would produce 8GW of solar modules and 2GW of cells in the Sohar free port region of Oman.
Solar energy is a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate of Oman. Given the vast unused land and available solar energy resources, Oman has an excellent potential for solar energy development and deployment.
H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, affirmed Oman''s commitment to developing storage capacity to address imbalances in supply from renewable resources, such as solar and wind.
The Qabas solar project, launched by Oman Shell, comprises 88,000 solar panels and generates 25 MW, the equivalent of powering 10,000 homes. The aim is to assist in facilitating cost-competitive solar power to companies based in SOHAR Freezone and help them to reduce their carbon emissions.
For Oman to meet its predicted net-zero targets by 2030, at least 13 GW of solar power must be installed, according to a new analysis of the country''s solar development published in the Global Markets section of
The Qabas solar project, launched by Oman Shell, comprises 88,000 solar panels and generates 25 MW, the equivalent of powering 10,000 homes. The aim is to assist in facilitating cost-competitive solar power to
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Solar energy is a vital and strategic solution for the provision of electric power in the Sultanate of Oman, given its vast unused land and available solar energy resources. This makes Oman an excellent potential candidate for solar energy development and deployment.
SolarPower Europe said the country will need to install a minimum of 13 GW of solar in total by 2030 to meet its target. It noted that Oman’s utility-scale PV capacity stood at 0.5 GW in 2022, thanks to the 500 MW Ibri II solar plant, developed by ACWA Power. The project started commercial operations in August 2021.
In January 2024, Oman launched a public tender for another 500 MW solar project, Ibri Solar III, with commercial operations due to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Public tenders are expected for three new solar projects and five wind projects between 2025 and 2029.
The recommendations form part of the “ Oman Solar investment opportunities ” report, the latest work from SolarPower Europe’s Global Markets unit. The report said that Oman’s current electricity mix is primarily based on natural gas, accounting for 96% (38 TWh) of power generation in 2022, compared to solar at 3.8% (1.5 TWh).
The Authority for Electricity Regulation Oman (AER) – Oman’s power sector regulator, is taking steps to pave the way for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels. Any surplus electricity generated can be sent back into the national grid.
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