Oman inaugurates 1 GW solar project
Oman has inaugurated its largest solar power project, the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar plants, with a total production capacity of 1 GW.
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Oman, Muscat: Oman has inaugurated its largest solar power project, the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar plants, with a total production capacity of 1 GW. The project, located in the Wilayat of Manah in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, was inaugurated by royal family member Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said.
Spanning an area of 14.5 million m2, the plants feature over 2 million bifacial photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and employ 1800 automated dry-cleaning robots to minimise water usage. The project will increase Oman’s renewable energy share from 6.6% to 11% and could reduce CO2 emissions by 1.4 million tonnes annually.
The project was developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) serving as the tendering entity and sole procurer. Manah 1 was implemented in collaboration with local firm Wadi Noor Solar Energy, France’s EDF Renewables, and South Korea’s Korea Western Power Co. Manah 2 was executed in partnership with Sembcorp Jinko Shine, Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries, and China’s Jinko Power.
Source: Zawya
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