Category: Solar PV Materials

APSR sets target of 31% electricity from renewables by 2029 in Oman

Image Source: Gedling Eye Oman Vision 2040 has laid down clear markers, aspiring to achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030 and 39% by 2040 The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has set an ambitious goal to increase the share of renewable energy to 31% by the end of 2029, marking a significant leap from […]
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Oman Accelerates Renewable Energy Push with Ambitious Initiatives

Image Source: ETEnergyworld Oman has unveiled a series of groundbreaking initiatives that solidify its position as a leader in renewable energy adoption and environmental sustainability. These steps, announced during the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) media briefing, demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Wind Power Takes Center Stage: Five […]
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Solar Power Blazes Bright in Oman: New Report Unveils Investment Opportunities

Image Source: PV Europe SolarPower Europe’s latest report, “Exploring Solar Investment Opportunities in Oman,” shines a light on the country’s promising solar energy sector. This comprehensive guide is designed to attract international investors and unlock Oman’s full solar potential. Investor’s Guide to Oman’s Sun: The report provides in-depth analysis of Oman’s business environment, economic trends, […]
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Oman Cement Embraces Sustainable Future with Waste-to-Energy Plant

Image Source: Oman Observer Oman’s leading cement producer, Oman Cement, is taking a significant step towards sustainability by building a waste-to-energy facility at its Misfah complex. This innovative project aligns with Oman’s Vision 2040 goals and the company’s decarbonization efforts. Harnessing Waste for Energy: The plant will utilize Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), a processed form […]
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Oman Paves the Way for Solar Power with Groundbreaking Polysilicon Project

Image Source: GPSC Oman took a significant step towards becoming a leader in the renewable energy sector with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new polysilicon factory in Sohar Port and Freezone. United Solar Holding Inc. celebrated the launch of this landmark project on March 11, 2023. This massive project, valued at over RO 520 million […]
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Oman Power And Water Procurement Company Unveils 7-Year Plan For Sustainable Energy Future

Image Source: Power Technology Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has released its 7-year statement (2023-2029), which outlines its plans for meeting the growing demand for electricity and water in Oman. The statement forecasts that electricity demand in the Main Interconnected System will grow at an average rate of 2.2% per year, while water […]
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Oman’s largest solar PV project for desalination inaugurated

Image Source: Oman Observer It is the largest solar system for a desalination plant with an annual capacity of over 32,000 MWh of green electricity Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, the Minister of Energy and Minerals, inaugurated the 17-megawatt peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) farm producing green energy to power the Sharqiyah Desalination Plant in […]
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Samsung C&T to set up mega Oman green ammonia project

Image Source: TaiyangNews South Korea’s Samsung C&T Corp. is collaborating with leading multinational companies – Japan’s Marubeni Corporation and Oman’s state-owned energy company OQ – for a large-scale green ammonia project, SalalaH2, in the sultanate, reported The Pulse news portal. A mega project, SalalaH2 aims to produce 1 million tonnes of green ammonia annually within […]
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Oman’s wealth fund invests in US-based EV battery start-up

Image Source: ZAWYA The Oman Investment Authority has invested in US-based electric vehicle battery start-up Our Next Energy (One). Oman’s sovereign wealth fund also signed a strategic co-operation agreement with One to identify potential areas of partnership in energy and battery storage in the sultanate, Oman News Agency reported on Wednesday. The financial value of the transaction was […]
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Oman’s Ministry Of Agriculture To Install 55 Solar Energy Systems For Sustainable Farming In North Batinah

Image Source: GraphicRiver In a significant move toward sustainable practices, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has undertaken a project to deploy 55 independent 10kW solar energy systems, meeting the power needs of agricultural farms in North Batinah. Launched as part of the fourth edition of the Mustadeem program in collaboration with […]
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