Is solar energy a viable option in Oman?

Solar energy is a viable option in Oman given the vast unused land and available solar energy resources. It could not only cater to the growing need for energy diversification but also help in economic diversification in Oman.

Can Oman's power sector regulate rooftop solar panels?

The Authority for Electricity Regulation Oman (AER) – Oman’s power sector regulator, is taking steps to pave the way for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels. Any surplus electricity generated can be sent back into the national grid.

Is Oman a good place to invest in solar?

Oman benefits from some of the highest solar radiation levels in the world and is well placed to take advantage of the transition to renewable energy. A pilot scheme to install roof top solar in the first 3,000 homes in Muscat is underway with a full roll out of the scheme expected by the end of 2020.

When will roof top solar be installed in Muscat?

A pilot scheme to install roof top solar in the first 3,000 homes in Muscat is underway with a full roll out of the scheme expected by the end of 2020. Subsidies were removed in January 2018 for consumers using over 150 Megawatt hours of electricity and electricity bills increased accordingly.

Should energy funds invest in a 2/3 megawatt project in Oman?

However, energy funds have shown no interest in local projects lower than 2/3 megawatts, as the rate of return is lower and risk is higher in Oman.

Does solar energy create jobs for Oman-is?

A particularly relevant and advantageous feature of solar energy adoption is that it creates jobs for Oman-is. The EIAA states that Europe’s solar industry has created over 150,000 jobs so far. Solar jobs come in many forms, from manufacturing, installing, monitoring and maintaining solar panels, to research and design. 5. Production Of