Renewable Energy StoriesRenewable Energy Stories
  • Home
  • Solar News
    • Utility Scale
    • Rooftop Solar
    • Manufacturing
  • Other Renewables
    • Wind Energy
    • Biofuels
    • Hydro Power
    • Others
  • Storage
    • Lithium-Ion
    • Large Storage (100 kW+)
    • Small Storage
    • Battery Technology
  • Research
  • Finance
  • Events
  • Advertise
Facebook Twitter Instagram
India Edition | South East Asia Edition
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Renewable Energy StoriesRenewable Energy Stories
  • Home
  • Solar News
    • Utility Scale
    • Rooftop Solar
    • Manufacturing
  • Other Renewables
    • Wind Energy
    • Biofuels
    • Hydro Power
    • Others
  • Storage
    • Lithium-Ion
    • Large Storage (100 kW+)
    • Small Storage
    • Battery Technology
  • Research
  • Finance
  • Events
  • Advertise
Renewable Energy StoriesRenewable Energy Stories
Home » EDF & KOWEPO Join Hands to Develop Solar Project in Oman
Solar News

EDF & KOWEPO Join Hands to Develop Solar Project in Oman

By Saur News Bureau Fri, Mar 24th, 2023
UAE, Saudi Diversifying Their Energy Mix, Says Report
UAE, Saudi Diversifying Their Energy Mix, Says Report
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

French renewable energy firm, EDF Renewables and Korean Western Co. Ltd. (KOWEPO), a key player in South Korea’s power sector, have joined hands to construct and operate a solar PV based independent power project (IPP) in Wilayat of Manah in Governorate of Al-Dakhiliyah.

The project is owned by OPWP- Oman Power & Water Procurement Company  -the single buyer of electricity and water output in Oman. The project named -Manah I Solar IPP is one of two grids connected solar projects each of around 500 MW capacity. Recently, Singapore’s Sembcorp and Chinese firm Jinko Power jointly secured the award for Manah II Solar IPP.

Estimated to be launched in 2025, both the projects are expected to boost Oman’s renewable energy capacity by roughly 200% to around 1550 MW, up from the present capacity of  around 550 MW. Oman is targeting a roughly 40 percent contribution from renewable to its electricity retirements by 2040.

With this deal, EDF will help Oman reach its goal of green energy. EDF already has its presence in UAE and South Africa, among other countries in the region.

Commenting on the pact , the CEO of KOWEPO Park Hyung Duck said, “Manah I would enable the Korean utility’s maiden foray into Oman’s power industry.” In a statement, KOWEPO informed  that construction work on Manah I would start in the  second half of this year and the  project is expected to be operational by 2025. Total investment in Manah I is estimated to be at $459.

He further added, “This project is an example showing the global competitiveness of domestic power generation companies in new and renewable energy.” He further pointed out, “We will continue doing our best to win additional projects such as those of solar power  and green hydrogen in Middle East and African regions.”

The Korean firm will supervise the projects operations and maintenance after completion, it said, adding that OPWP will off take electricity output from the scheme for a period of 20 years.

As per reports, OPWP further has plans for at least two more IPP ventures in addition to  wind farms to help achieve the 40 percent target from renewables by 2040. Towards this step, it recently launched preliminary work on 500 MW solar scheme, called Ibri III Solar IPP, planned for implementation alongside Ibri II Solar IPP, which came into operation in November 2021, while the latter is Oman’s first large scale grid connected solar power project.

EDF Renewables IPP KOWEPO Manah II Solar IPP Oman Oman’s first large scale grid connected solar power project Sembcorp
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Email
Saur News Bureau
  • Website

Related Posts

Iraq Launches First Solar-Powered Village To Tackle Climate Crisis

May 21, 2025

Dubai’s Solar Plant Sets New Record with 700MW Solar Power Unit

May 20, 2025

Kuwait Moves Forward with New 500 MW Solar Project

May 20, 2025

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

16 − 6 =

Latest News
  • Iraq Launches First Solar-Powered Village To Tackle Climate Crisis
  • Dubai’s Solar Plant Sets New Record with 700MW Solar Power Unit
  • Kuwait Moves Forward with New 500 MW Solar Project
  • Vale and OQAE Plan Solar Shift for Sohar Plant, Oman
  • UAE Officials Visit Spain to Study Solar and Storage Technologies
Solar News

Iraq Launches First Solar-Powered Village To Tackle Climate Crisis

May 21, 2025

Dubai’s Solar Plant Sets New Record with 700MW Solar Power Unit

May 20, 2025

Kuwait Moves Forward with New 500 MW Solar Project

May 20, 2025

Vale and OQAE Plan Solar Shift for Sohar Plant, Oman

May 19, 2025
ADVERTISE WITH US

We are the no.1 B2B solar media in India. With SaurEnergy, you have a full menu of options to pick from to reach the largest audience for your products and services.

To get in touch, contact us at info[at]saurenergy.com

Or Call at 9891147599 / 8802315631

Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn WhatsApp
Latest News
  • Iraq Launches First Solar-Powered Village To Tackle Climate Crisis
  • Dubai’s Solar Plant Sets New Record with 700MW Solar Power Unit
  • Kuwait Moves Forward with New 500 MW Solar Project
  • Vale and OQAE Plan Solar Shift for Sohar Plant, Oman
  • UAE Officials Visit Spain to Study Solar and Storage Technologies
SAURENERGY NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    [mc4wp_checkbox]

    © 2025 Saurenergy International.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Newsletter Subscription

      [mc4wp_checkbox]