Oman unveils new policy for renewable energy
These policies collectively represent a pivotal move toward bolstering renewable energy use in Oman, aligning with its sustainable development goals and energy transition
MUSCAT: A new policy framework unveiled by Oman's Ministry of Energy and Minerals last week is expected to lend new impetus to the growth of integrated renewable energy capacity, encompassing not only generation and transmission, but crucially, energy storage as well.
Acknowledging the “absence” of energy storage technologies in Oman, notably because of the “high-costs” involved, the new policy nevertheless seeks to enable the deployment of economically feasible battery storage infrastructure and for these attendant costs to be recouped from large consumers benefitting from such investments.
In recent years, following energy market reforms, Oman has become accustomed to having a relatively reliable and stable electricity supply. However, today with rapidly rising demand, a return to the days of unscheduled power outages and voltage fluctuations could just be round the corner.
According to experts, the 'Electricity Self-Generation, Direct Sales, and Wheeling Policy' – also referred to as 'New Renewable Energy Policy' – seeks to underscore, among other key objectives, the significance of electricity storage in achieving Oman's Net Zero goals.
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