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Oman battery energy storage plan announced

In March 2024, well-known Omani firm Nafath Renewable Energy signed an MoU with Takhzeen, a 100 per cent subsidiary of publicly traded firm ONEIC, to help introduce renewable energy supply backed by battery energy storage, particularly in rural parts of Oman.

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Will Oman have a solar energy storage system?

Additionally, PDO is finalizing plans for a 100 MW solar PV-based IPP, named the ‘North Solar Storage IPP,’ set to include Oman’s first battery energy storage system (BESS). This BESS, using lithium-ion battery technology, will store electrical energy and supply a maximum of 100 MW peak power to PDO’s grid during daylight hours.

How much will Oman's power sector invest in the next six years?

Taken together with parallel plans for the implementation of a raft of Wind IPPs and combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power projects, total investment in Oman’s power sector is set to balloon to well over $5 billion over the next six years through to 2030.

Why do solar power plants need battery storage?

Battery storage allows solar power plants to store excess energy generated during the day for use at night or when demand is higher. Storage is key to balancing electricity supply and demand, while also supporting the grid.