Oman Plans 1-GW Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy Project Integrating Solar, Wind and Battery Storage

Oman is planning to develop a 1-GW round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy project combining solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), as the country accelerates efforts to strengthen grid reliability and expand clean energy capacity.

The project is being advanced by Nama Power and Water Procurement Company and is expected to deliver continuous renewable electricity through an integrated hybrid energy system.

According to the company, the development will combine utility-scale solar photovoltaic capacity, wind generation, and large-scale battery storage at a single site to provide stable renewable power supply throughout the day. The project is expected to achieve an annual capacity factor exceeding 70%, significantly higher than traditional standalone renewable energy plants.

Nama PWP plans to launch a request for proposals (RFP) process for the project, with the contract expected to be awarded in 2026.

The initiative forms part of Oman’s broader strategy to diversify its power mix, reduce dependence on natural gas, and support long-term industrial decarbonisation goals under Oman Vision 2040.

Industry observers view the project as a major step toward next-generation renewable infrastructure in the Gulf region, where countries are increasingly investing in dispatchable clean energy systems capable of providing uninterrupted electricity supply.

The RTC renewable model is gaining momentum globally as battery storage technologies become more commercially viable and utilities seek solutions to manage renewable intermittency while maintaining grid stability.

The project is also expected to support Oman’s growing ambitions in green hydrogen and low-carbon industrial development, sectors that require reliable high-capacity renewable electricity supply.

Alongside the flagship RTC project, Oman continues to advance several renewable energy developments, including new solar and wind independent power projects and additional battery storage initiatives across the country.

Analysts say the planned hybrid facility could position Oman among the regional leaders in large-scale integrated renewable energy systems as Middle Eastern countries increasingly shift from conventional solar deployments toward advanced renewable and storage combinations.