Oman's Renewable Energy Share Reaches 9.46% of National Grid
Oman has achieved a notable milestone in its clean energy journey, with renewable sources contributing 9.46% of the electricity transmitted through the national grid in 2025. This achievement represents a significant step toward the Sultanate's ambitious goal of sourcing 30% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, though the pathway ahead requires substantial acceleration of development.
Current Renewable Portfolio
The 9.46% renewable share was generated from four operational projects with a combined installed capacity of 1,550 megawatts. These facilities produced 4.26 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity during 2025. The operational projects include:
- Dhofar Wind I: 50 MW capacity, Oman's pioneering utility-scale wind installation
- Ibri II Solar: 500 MW capacity, one of the region's largest solar photovoltaic plants
- Manah I Solar: 500 MW capacity, contributing to Oman's solar generation base
- Manah II Solar: 500 MW capacity, expanding the Manah solar complex
These projects demonstrate Oman's commitment to diversifying its energy mix and reducing dependence on hydrocarbon-based power generation.
Path to 2030 Target
Achieving the 30% renewable target by 2030 requires renewable capacity to more than triple from current levels to approximately 8.8 gigawatts (GW). This represents one of the most ambitious renewable energy scale-ups in the Gulf region and requires sustained investment and project development.
Near-Term Pipeline
Several major projects are scheduled for completion by 2027, adding substantial new capacity:
- Ibri III Solar PV: 500 MW, expanding the successful Ibri solar complex
- Dhofar II Wind Farm: 125 MW, building on the first wind installation
- Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind IPP: 120 MW, introducing wind generation to eastern Oman
Combined, these projects will add 745 MW of new renewable capacity, bringing total installed capacity to approximately 2,295 MW by 2027.
Future Development
Beyond the near-term pipeline, projects under tender or planning stages include multiple wind farms ranging from 234 MW to 400 MW capacity, as well as large-scale solar developments targeting 3,000 MW by 2029-2030. The development of green hydrogen facilities may also contribute to renewable electricity demand.
Investment Implications
The renewable energy roadmap creates significant opportunities across clean energy infrastructure, grid modernization, and regional energy integration. International developers and investors are actively participating in Oman's energy transition, attracted by the country's excellent solar and wind resources and supportive policy framework.
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