Not only UAE , but other countries of  Gulf also are taking important steps in encouraging and promoting the use of renewable energy resources .

On 1st June 2015 , Oman's Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) has issued a license to Bahwan Astonfield Solar Energy Company for a solar power plant, with an annual capacity of 303-kilowatt  located in Al Mazyounnah area of Dhofar Governorate. The power from solar project will be sold to the Rural Areas Electricity Company (Raeco) as per the agreement signed between the two companies.

The license, is valid for two years  and the  pilot project is the first of its kind in Oman. The plant is an important step in promoting the use of renewable energy resources in the Sultanate of Oman.

The plant will help in assessing the feasibility of commercial use of such technology, as well as the challenges that may be faced if more similar projects with higher capacities are implemented.

This project will open the door for similar pilot projects or other projects with greater capacities, especially the AER has initiated the development of the proper regulatory framework that encourages the use of renewable energy at the different level.

The renewable energy by laws and regulations will be completed by the end of this year. Work is underway to develop the regulatory framework for the power generation from solar cells placed on rooftops and the power generated by other plants and exported to the grid. Necessary measures are taken to make the building a producer and a consumer of electricity at the same time.

Meanwhile, work on a 50-megawatt wind-based power plant is  also underway .

Source :

Times of Oman

Gulf News

Oman News Agency