What is Oman's new energy policy?

Mohsen bin Hamad Al-Hadhrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, described the new policy as a key milestone in developing Oman’s energy sector, emphasizing its goal to innovate and sustainably leverage renewable energy while creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for self-generation and direct electricity sales.

What is Oman's self-generation policy?

This policy is part of Oman’s vision to promote sustainable development, attract investment in clean energy, and support the growth of the renewable energy sector, while ensuring a balance between the interests of investors and consumers. Self-Generation Policy

What is a generating system in Oman?

A system enabling eligible consumers to purchase electricity directly from eli-gible generating companies, independent of the Oman Power and Water Pro-curement Company, and in compliance with applicable electricity wheeling reg-ulations. The transmission network or the distribution network, or both, as the case may require.

What is Oman's direct sale policy?

Direct Sale Policy This aspect of the policy regulates the direct sale of electricity generated from renewable sources by qualified producers to eligible consumers, bypassing the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company.

What is the most optimun generation mix for Oman up to 2040?

PWP about to finalise a strategic study which identified the most optimun generation mix for Oman up to 2040. For the next Solar PV IPP PWP exploring the options to include a small scale BESS; co-located with the PV Plant. The main purpose is for frequency control and to inccrease the plant availability during the ramp-up and ramp down moments.