According to Al Roya, as of May 2024, Oman’s share of renewable energy generation has climbed to 11.5%, marking a significant increase. This progress indicates the country is steadily advancing its energy transition strategy, with targets to raise the renewable energy share to 30% by 2030 and further to 60% by 2040.
The Directorate General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen under Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals stated that in recent years, Oman has focused intensively on solar and wind energy. Key projects such as the Dhofar I Wind Power Plant, the Ibri II Solar Power Plant, and the Manah I and Manah II Solar Power Plants have been launched successively. These initiatives not only help diversify Oman’s energy mix and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels but also inject new momentum into sustainable economic development by cutting pollution emissions and protecting the ecological environment.
Under the national plan, the Omani government will continue to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects across provinces, with a focus on expanding solar and wind power capacity. The Ministry of Energy and Minerals emphasized that energy transition is a core component of the national strategy, aimed at driving industrial upgrading through clean energy development while contributing to global climate governance.
Industry analysts point out that Oman, located in the Middle East, boasts abundant solar resources and significant wind energy potential, providing natural advantages for large-scale renewable energy development. Although the current 11.5% share still lags behind the 2030 target, the growth rate is expected to further accelerate as new projects come online.
