Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) has announced its plan to integrate up to 2.25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy into its transmission grid by 2026, according to the company's latest five-year capability statement. This move is in line with Oman's fuel diversification policy, which aims to have 30 percent of generation output from Renewable Energy Sources (RES) by 2030, and to increase this to 39 percent by 2040.
OETC's statement outlines the various renewable energy projects that have submitted connection applications, with the following projects expected to come online by the second quarter of 2026: a 1,000 megawatts (MW) Solar IPP in Manah, a 200-300MW wind farm in Duqm, and a 100-200MW wind farm in Jaalan Bani Bu (JBB) Ali. Additionally, the existing 50MW Dhofar I wind farm at Harweel is set to be expanded by 100-200 MW to 150-250MW by the fourth quarter of 2026.
In the first quarter of 2026, the 500MW Ibri III Solar IPP is also scheduled to become operational. Furthermore, OETC noted that Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has plans to energize two renewable energy plants by the second quarter of 2027, including a 200MW Ras Madrakah wind farm and a 500 MW MIS Solar IPP, although it remains unclear whether OETC has received connection applications for these two projects from OPWP.
According to OETC's five-year statement, the share of RES is expected to increase from 5.9 percent in 2023 to 29.1 percent in 2027. This growth is a significant step towards achieving Oman's goal of increasing its renewable energy output and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. With the government's support and continued investment in renewable energy, Oman is well-positioned to become a leader in the field of renewable energy in the region.
