Google-Energy Dome Partnership: What It Means for Oman’s Clean Energy Investment and Business Opportunities
MUSCAT, AUGUST 2 — Google’s recent strategic partnership with Italian energy storage company Energy Dome offers promising opportunities for Oman’s clean energy objectives, according to Takhzeen Oman, the local technology partner.
Last month, Google, the search engine division of Alphabet Inc., announced both an equity investment and a global partnership with Energy Dome, focusing on the company’s innovative long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.
Energy Dome has developed a unique storage system that leverages carbon dioxide (CO₂) within a distinctive dome-shaped structure. During periods of excess renewable energy, the system compresses CO₂ gas into a liquid using surplus electricity. When demand rises, the liquid CO₂ expands back into a hot, pressurized gas, generating force that drives a turbine to produce zero-emission electricity. This electricity can be supplied to the grid for 8 to 24 hours, facilitating reliable renewable energy integration.
Notably, the Omani government, through its sovereign wealth fund Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has been an early supporter of Energy Dome’s technology. Three years ago, OIA’s venture capital arm, IDO Investments, participated in a funding round for the firm. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding between OIA and Energy Dome has fostered collaboration, leading to the establishment of Takhzeen Oman as Energy Dome’s local partner.
Eng Nawaf Al Balushi, Managing Director of Takhzeen Oman, expressed strong support for the Google partnership. He stated, “We proudly congratulate Energy Dome on this significant global milestone. Google’s investment and partnership validate the CO₂ Battery as a groundbreaking solution in long-duration energy storage, combining innovation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This development marks growing global confidence in this technology’s role in advancing the net-zero transition.”
Al Balushi emphasized the partnership’s potential to accelerate global adoption of long-duration storage, critical for renewable energy integration. “For Oman, it presents exciting prospects aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the nation’s clean energy ambitions. This collaboration highlights the value of local, forward-looking partnerships in delivering impactful climate solutions. Together, we are committed to transforming Oman’s energy landscape and beyond.”
The alliance between Takhzeen Oman and Energy Dome is poised to spearhead Oman’s first large-scale long-duration energy storage project, supporting rising electricity demand while enhancing grid stability and sustainability, Al Balushi added.
Earlier this year, Energy Dome officials visiting Muscat revealed plans for a hybrid project combining solar power generation with CO₂ battery storage. The solar plant will charge the battery during daylight hours, with stored energy released at night or peak demand periods when grid supply is constrained.
Energy Dome will provide the complete battery storage system for the project, while Takhzeen Oman will oversee installation and operate the facility for 30 years. The green electricity generated will be sold to an offtaker, advancing Oman’s renewable energy infrastructure.
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Google’s strategic partnership with Energy Dome, facilitated by Takhzeen Oman, signals a major leap for Oman’s clean energy sector, aligning directly with Oman Vision 2040’s sustainability goals. This collaboration opens significant opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs in renewable energy storage technology, positioning Oman as a regional hub for innovative, long-duration energy solutions. Smart stakeholders should now prioritize involvement in energy storage projects that enhance grid reliability and capitalize on the rising demand for clean power.
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