Oman’s Four 1 GW Mega Solar Projects: What This Means for Investors and Business Growth Opportunities
MUSCAT, JULY 5 — Oman is set to implement four large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Projects (IPPs), each with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW), across key locations starting from 2028–29. These mega projects are crucial to the Sultanate’s target of generating at least 30 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030.
This development is detailed in the latest Five-Year Annual Capability Statement (2026–2030) released by the Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the majority state-owned national grid operator.
Among these projects is a 1,000 MW solar plant at Adam in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, following a recent Request for Qualifications from Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP). Comparable projects are planned at Al Kamil (Phase II) in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, Thamrait in Dhofar Governorate, and Mahadha in Al Buraimi Governorate.
The Adam Solar IPP is expected to be commissioned by 2028, while the other three projects will commence from 2029 onwards.
In the meantime, several smaller solar PV projects are scheduled to come online nationwide. These include the 500 MW Ibri Solar III project, targeted for grid connection by 2027, and projects slated for 2028 commissioning such as Al Kamil I Solar IPP (400 MW), Marsa Solar IPP (280 MW), and Sinaw Solar IPP (500 MW).
Simultaneously, a series of wind-based IPPs are also under development. Projects planned for 2028 commissioning include the JBB Ali Wind Farm (105 MW), Ras Madrakah Wind Farm (Duqm II) (300 MW), Mahout Wind IPP (800 MW), Dhofar II Wind IPP at Harweel (125 MW), and Sadah Wind IPP (120 MW), collectively adding approximately 1,450 MW. From 2029, further wind projects such as Al Jazir Wind IPP (100 MW), Duqm III Wind IPP (300 MW), and Shaleem Wind IPP (220 MW) will contribute an additional 620 MW.
OETC, responsible for integrating these new renewable IPPs into the national grid, forecasts a significant rise in the share of installed renewable energy capacity — from 13.6 percent in 2026 to 45 percent by 2030. This increase is vital for meeting Oman’s clean energy goals and advancing its strategy for fuel diversification.
The grid operator also noted that increasing renewable energy integration will transform transmission system operations, necessitating enhanced spinning reserves and reserve capacity to effectively manage the variability and intermittency inherent in renewable power generation.
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Oman’s ambitious rollout of four 1 GW solar IPPs alongside several wind projects signals a transformative shift toward renewable energy, targeting 45% installed renewable capacity by 2030. This creates significant opportunities for investors and businesses in clean energy infrastructure, technology, and grid management, while also posing challenges in grid stability and energy storage innovation. Smart stakeholders should focus on solutions that enhance grid resilience and capitalize on Oman’s clear policy commitment to a diversified, sustainable energy future.
