By NewsBlogger SolarPower Europe recommends that Oman integrate more renewable energy, liberalize its market structure, and optimize grid infrastructure to meet net-zero targets, with a focus on solar energy expansion.
At a glance
- SolarPower Europe recommends that Oman integrate more renewable energy, liberalize its market structure, and optimize its grid infrastructure to meet net-zero targets.
- Oman aims for net zero emissions by 2050, with interim renewable energy goals of 11% by 2025 and 30% by 2030, requiring 13 GW of solar by 2030.
- Oman will have a utility-scale PV capacity of 0.5 GW in 2022, with upcoming solar projects like Manah I, Manah II, and Ibri Solar III.
- UGE and Wildflower collaborate on rooftop community solar projects in NYC, with a focus on sustainability and energy savings.
- Infinigen and ArcLight Capital Partners are partnering on a power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico, aiming to enhance grid reliability with solar and storage capacity.
The details
SolarPower Europe has recommended that Oman integrate more renewable energy, liberalize its market structure, and optimize grid infrastructure to meet net-zero targets.
The “Oman Solar investment opportunities” report from SolarPower Europe’s Global Markets unit highlights Oman’s current electricity mix as primarily natural gas-based.
Oman’s Renewable Energy Goals
Oman aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with interim renewable energy development goals of 11% by 2025 and 30% by 2030. To meet its targets, Oman will need to install a minimum of 13 GW of solar by 2030. Oman’s utility-scale PV capacity was 0.5 GW in 2022, with the Ibri II solar plant being a significant contributor.
Several solar projects are set to go into operation in the coming years, including the Manah I and Manah II solar plants.
Oman launched a public tender for the Ibri Solar III project in January 2024. Public tenders are expected for three new solar projects and five wind projects between 2025 and 2029.
SolarPower Europe Recommendations
SolarPower Europe recommends Oman continue to integrate renewable energy and liberalize its market structure.
The report also calls for the optimization of grid infrastructure and a more precise indication of how Oman will fully decarbonize by 2050.
UGE and Wildflower completed their first solar project together in 2019. Their seventh rooftop community solar project is currently under construction.
UGE leases rooftop space for solar systems on Wildflower’s commercial and industrial buildings.
Wildflower offsets carbon emissions and saves on electricity costs with solar projects.
UGE earns recurring revenue from the electricity generated.
Both companies develop community solar projects, with roughly 40% of electricity generated reserved for low- and moderate-income subscribers.
Wildflower’s mission is to create sustainable infrastructure in NYC, while UGE’s mission is to provide energy savings and cleaner electricity to New Yorkers.
Their first project was a 640-kW installation in the Bronx, and their seventh project is an 847-kW installation in College Point, Queens.
UGE and Wildflower will have completed 3.6 MW of rooftop solar in NYC after the completion of current projects.
Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners announced a milestone power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico.
The project includes a ~15 MW storage project paired with a ~32 MW Solar Project in the Yabucoa Municipality.
Infinigen is partnering with FlexGen Power Systems for this project, aiming to provide reliability and flexibility to the local grid while complying with Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority requirements.
FlexGen’s HybridOS energy management system platform and digital controls will be utilized for the project, with Infinigen’s current fleet in Puerto Rico exceeding 100 MW with this project.
Infinigen aims to be a leading developer and operator of solar and storage capacity in Puerto Rico.
FlexGen CEO Kelcy Pegler stated that energy storage is critical for Puerto Rico’s extreme weather and grid reliability, expressing pride in partnering with Infinigen for this project given their experience and resources in the local market.
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| – SolarPower Europe has recommended that Oman integrate more renewable energy, liberalize its market structure, and optimize grid infrastructure to meet net-zero targets – The “Oman Solar investment opportunities” report from SolarPower Europe’s Global Markets unit highlights Oman’s current electricity mix being primarily natural gas-based – Oman aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with interim renewable energy development goals of 11% by 2025 and 30% by 2030 – To meet its targets, Oman will need to install a minimum of 13 GW of solar by 2030 – Oman’s utility-scale PV capacity was 0.5 GW in 2022, with the Ibri II solar plant being a significant contributor – Several solar projects are set to go into operation in the coming years, including the Manah I and Manah II solar plants – Oman launched a public tender for the Ibri Solar III project in January 2024 – Public tenders are expected for three new solar projects and five wind projects between 2025 and 2029 – SolarPower Europe recommends Oman continue to integrate renewable energy and liberalize its market structure – The report also calls for the optimization of grid infrastructure and a more precise indication of how Oman will fully decarbonize by 2050 |
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| – UGE and Wildflower completed their first solar project together in 2019 – Their seventh rooftop community solar project is currently under construction – UGE leases rooftop space on Wildflower’s commercial and industrial buildings for solar systems – Wildflower offsets carbon emissions and saves on electricity costs with solar projects – UGE earns recurring revenue from the electricity generated – Both companies develop community solar projects – Roughly 40% of electricity generated is reserved for low- and moderate-income subscribers – Wildflower’s mission is to create sustainable infrastructure in NYC – UGE’s mission is to provide energy savings and cleaner electricity to New Yorkers – First project was a 640-kW installation in the Bronx – Seventh project is an 847-kW installation in College Point, Queens – UGE and Wildflower will have completed 3.6 MW of rooftop solar in NYC after completion of current projects |
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| – Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners announced a milestone power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico – The project includes a ~15 MW storage project paired with a ~32 MW Solar Project in the Yabucoa Municipality – Infinigen is partnering with FlexGen Power Systems for this project – The project aims to provide reliability and flexibility to the local grid – The project will comply with Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority requirements – FlexGen’s HybridOS energy management system platform and digital controls will be utilized for the project – Infinigen’s current fleet in Puerto Rico will exceed 100 MW with this project – Infinigen aims to be a leading developer and operator of solar and storage capacity in Puerto Rico – FlexGen CEO Kelcy Pegler stated that energy storage is critical for Puerto Rico’s extreme weather and grid reliability – FlexGen is proud to partner with Infinigen for this project, given their experience and resources in the local market. |
