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The Ibri II Solar PV project comprises a utility-scale photovoltaic installation with a total capacity of 500 megawatts (MW),1 making it Oman’s largest solar power plant.2 The facility covers approximately 1,300 hectares and features roughly 1.5 million bifacial photovoltaic panels arranged in optimal configurations to maximize solar irradiance capture.3 The project generates approximately 1.44 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually, demonstrating substantial energy output potential for the region.4 Advanced monitoring systems track real-time performance metrics, enabling efficient grid integration and maintenance scheduling.5 The installation employs state-of-the-art bifacial panel technology, which captures solar radiation from both the front and rear surfaces, enhancing overall energy production efficiency. Connected via transmission infrastructure to the national grid managed by OPWP, the project operates under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement, ensuring stable electricity supply to meet Oman’s growing energy demand while substantially reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 340,000 tonnes annually.6The Ibri II Solar PV is a major renewable development representing Oman’s largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic installation.1 The project is notable as the country’s first solar Independent Power Project (IPP) connected to the national main grid.2 The vision of the project is to diversify Oman’s energy resources and increase the availability of renewable power generation capacity to meet peak demand while reducing the Sultanate’s dependence on fossil fuels in alignment with Oman Vision 2040,3 Initiated in May 2019 following the execution of project agreements between the developer consortium and Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP),4 the project aims to offset approximately 340,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.5 6 Ibri II constitutes a key milestone in advancing Oman Vision 2040, which targets 20 percent renewable energy generation by 2030 and up to 39 percent by 2040.7
The Ibri II Solar PV project comprises a utility-scale photovoltaic installation with a total capacity of 500 megawatts (MW), making it Oman’s largest solar power plant. The facility covers approximately 1,300 hectares and features roughly 1.5 million bifacial photovoltaic panels arranged in optimal configurations to maximize solar irradiance capture. The project generates approximately 1.44 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually, demonstrating substantial energy output potential for the region. Advanced monitoring systems track real-time performance metrics, enabling efficient grid integration and maintenance scheduling. The installation employs state-of-the-art bifacial panel technology, which captures solar radiation from both the front and rear surfaces, enhancing overall energy production efficiency. Connected via transmission infrastructure to the national grid managed by OPWP, the project operates under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement, ensuring stable electricity supply to meet Oman’s growing energy demand while substantially reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 340,000 tonnes annually.
Construction of the Ibri II Solar PV project commenced in 2019 and reached operational status in 2021,10 positioning it as a critical renewable energy infrastructure achievement for Oman.11 The project achieved full commercialization in stages, with initial grid connection enabling incremental electricity generation and revenue generation for project stakeholders.12 The facility has demonstrated consistent operational performance, meeting or exceeding power generation targets and contributing substantially to Oman’s renewable energy portfolio.13 Impact assessments confirm that the installation has successfully offset the equivalent carbon emissions of approximately 340,000 tonnes annually, significantly advancing environmental sustainability objectives aligned with Oman Vision 2040.14 The project serves as a catalyst for renewable energy development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, demonstrating the technical and economic viability of large-scale solar installations in arid environments.15 Ongoing performance monitoring indicates positive results for grid stability and reliability, with the facility operating at high capacity factors compared to regional benchmarks.16 The project has fostered technology transfer, workforce development, and investment in renewable energy infrastructure within Oman, supporting long-term sustainable energy transitions and climate change mitigation strategies.17
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