Arctech has recently signed a contract for the 500MW Manah I power plant project in Oman after its successful bid for the 588MW Manah II PV project in Oman earlier in 2023. This project win showcases Arctech’s customized solutions tailored for the Middle East’s desert regions as well as its strong global competitiveness.
Manah I project, with 640MW capacity, is located in Oman’s Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate. Affected by the tropical desert climate, the area is frequently impacted by extreme weather like heavy rain, strong winds, and sandstorms. The complex terrain with depressions also presents a need for high requirements on tracker stability and terrain adaptability.
The project has adopted Arctech’s flagship 1P SkyLine II tracker. With its multi-point drive mechanism and patented triple D torque tube, SkyLine II greatly enhances system stability under desert wind loads. The tracker’s wind stow speed reaches 22m/s. Meanwhile, the highly stable torque tube allows a post span of up to 10m, reducing post quantities by around 20% and lowering civil work costs.
In other news, a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) inked between Nafath Renewable Energy and Takhzeen, a subsidiary of ONEIC, is for renewable energy storage solutions across Oman, particularly targeting underserved rural areas. To drive Oman’s energy transition and achieve net-zero objectives, Nafath Renewable Energy, Oman’s sustainable energy sector, and Takhzeen, a provider of cutting-edge sustainable energy solutions, are pooling their expertise. This collaboration holds immense promise, not only in terms of expanding access to clean energy in rural areas but also in catalyzing Oman’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. It underscores the power of partnerships and innovative technologies in driving positive change and forging a path towards a more sustainable future.
