Oman to Launch 6 GW Solar IPP Expansion by 2030-31 to Boost Renewable Capacity
Oman is set to launch six large solar Independent Power Projects (IPPs) by 2030-31, adding a total of 6 GW of renewable capacity under the oversight of Nama Power and Water Procurement Company. This initiative is part of Oman's strategy to achieve 30-40% of its electricity generation from renewables by 2030 and aims to reduce reliance on natural gas, aligning with its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. The country's renewable energy pipeline includes 24 projects, with total capacity expected to reach 12,182 MW by 2030-31.
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Oman plans to implement six large solar Independent Power Projects (IPPs) by 2030-31, targeting a total of 6 GW of new renewable capacity. Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) will oversee these utility-scale photovoltaic plants, each designed for approximately 1,000 MW.
The projects, named by their expected delivery years, include Solar PV IPP I, II, and III for 2030 and a similar trio for 2031. The country's renewable energy roadmap aims for 30-40% of total electricity generation from renewables by 2030, increasing to 60-70% by 2040.
Oman's strategy supports a reduction in natural gas reliance, freeing resources for industrial use and aligning with a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050. The renewable pipeline includes 24 projects and a waste-to-energy facility, with existing projects such as Dhofar Wind I and Ibri II Solar already operational. Total renewable capacity is expected to reach 12,182 MW by 2030-31.
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