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Oman's Renewable Energy Revolution: Duqm's Solar Power Project | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Oman is making strides towards its goal of generating 35–39% of its national electricity supply from renewables by 2040 with the addition of a new concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Duqm.
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The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) is exploring a mixed portfolio of renewable resources and technologies, with CSP technology complementing the solar photovoltaic (PV) technology already in use at Oman's first large-scale grid-connected solar power plant in Ibri.
The CSP project at Duqm uses mirrors to reflect solar radiation onto a thermal receiver, capturing and storing the heat to power a turbine and generate electricity.
The project also includes thermal storage to ensure a stable electricity supply. Once deemed viable, OPWP plans to include the CSP project in its procurement strategy, which also includes several solar and wind-based independent power projects to be launched over the next several years.
The shift towards renewable-based sources is a significant step for Oman in achieving its decarbonization targets for the power generation sector.