Muscat energy storage preferential policies
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The electricity transmission policy permits the use of the national grid to transmit electricity produced for direct sales. BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, JAN 25 Oman's Ministry of Energy and Minerals has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at fostering the adoption of renewable energy and liberalizing the electricity market.
A system enabling eligible consumers to purchase electricity directly from eli-gible generating companies, independent of the Oman Power and Water Pro-curement Company, and in compliance with applicable electricity wheeling reg-ulations. The transmission network or the distribution network, or both, as the case may require.
The policy marks a significant milestone in Oman's energy transition, as the Gulf nation targets generating 90% to 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050, supporting its broader net-zero carbon emissions ambitions.
Encourage a transition towards renewable energy to achieve the net-zero target, and attract foreign investment by providing stable and reliable clean energy. Enable and encourage investment in renewable energy projects with the goal of increasing the contribution of renewable energy to the total energy mix in the Sultanate of Oman.
Self-generators shall be permitted to establish, own, and operate electricity storage equipment (storage batteries) whenever the economic feasibility of the storage tech-nology allows it – as a sub-class of generation – in accordance with the terms and requirements set by the Public Services Regulatory Authority.
As Oman accelerates its shift to renewable energy, these policies are expected to play a critical role in achieving the country's energy sustainability and net-zero objectives by mid-century. Oman Observer is now on the WhatsApp channel.
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