Oman’s renewable energy share in electricity production has increased to 11.5 per cent as of May, as part of a national strategy to increase renewable energy’s contribution to power generation to 30 per cent by 2030 and 60 per cent by 2040.

The Directorate General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals reported significant growth in renewable energy adoption in recent years, with major solar and wind energy projects launched, such as the Dhofar 1 Wind Farm, Ibri 2 Solar Plant, and Manah 1 and Manah 2 Solar Plants.

Key renewable energy projects for contract awards this year include the 500 MW Ibri 3 Solar Plant, the 100 MW Jalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Farm, and the 120 MW Dhofar 2 Wind Farm.