Oman Launches RFQ for 1.5 GW Solar IPPs Worth Nearly USD 1 Billion

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the sole buyer of power and water capacity in Oman, has launched the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process for two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects with a combined capacity of 1.5 GW and an estimated investment of nearly USD 1 billion.

The projects viz., Adam Solar Independent Power Project (IPP) and Sinaw Solar Independent Power Project (IPP), are designated as Projects 11 and 12 under PWP’s renewable energy roadmap. Together, they are expected to add 1,500 MW of renewable energy generation capacity to Oman’s national grid and support the country’s energy transition objectives under Oman Vision 2040.

The Adam Solar IPP will feature a 1,000 MW solar PV plant integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Wilayat of Adam. The project is estimated to cost RO 287 million (USD 746 million) and is among the first large-scale solar developments in Oman to include battery storage. The storage component is expected to improve grid flexibility, enhance system stability and facilitate greater integration of renewable energy resources.

The Sinaw Solar IPP, located in the Wilayat of Sinaw, will comprise a 500 MW solar PV facility with an estimated investment of RO 111 million (USD 288 million). The project is expected to contribute to increasing the share of renewable energy in Oman’s power generation mix and support national carbon reduction efforts.

According to PWP, the two projects will play a significant role in reducing the Sultanate’s carbon footprint while supporting the issuance of environmental attributes, including International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs), through transparent tracking and verification of clean energy generation.

Ahmed bin Salim Al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, said the projects demonstrate the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable, reliable and cost-effective electricity generation solutions while creating opportunities for private sector participation and foreign investment in Oman’s growing clean energy sector.

The RFQ marks the first stage of a competitive procurement process, after which qualified developers and consortiums will be shortlisted and invited to participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase. The projects are expected to strengthen Oman’s position as a key renewable energy investment destination in the region and support its long-term sustainability and net-zero ambitions.