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RENEWABLE ENERGY IN OMAN

RENEWABLE ENERGY IN OMAN. BY Sulaiman AL-Harrasi Senior Renewable Energy & Technology Manager. Presentation Overview. Government Position Relative to Renewable Energy Study on Renewable Energy Resources – 2008 Renewable Energy Projects Renewable Energy way forward.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY IN OMAN

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  1. RENEWABLE ENERGY IN OMAN BY Sulaiman AL-Harrasi Senior Renewable Energy & Technology Manager

  2. Presentation Overview • Government Position Relative to Renewable Energy • Study on Renewable Energy Resources – 2008 • Renewable Energy Projects • Renewable Energy way forward

  3. Government Position relative to Renewable Energy • The Government of Oman has clearly stated its support for the implementation of renewable energy initiatives in Oman • A ministerial committee has been established to oversee and coordinate efforts – chaired by Ministry of National Economy • A technical committee has been formed chaired by Public Authority for Electricity & Water • The Authority for Electricity Regulation (AER) commissioned a study to investigate the potential for renewable energy projects in the electricity sector. The full study is available on AER web site www.aer-oman.org • The Public Authority for Electricity and Water is taking steps to implement solar and wind energy projects, to coordinate efforts to identify the need for research and development and to identify the need for policy and other support mechanisms

  4. Study on Renewable Energy Resources - 2008 Objectives: • To provide an overview of renewable sources of energy in Oman & the potential use of renewable energy for electricity production • To provide a platform for developing renewable energy policies for Oman Findings: • Significant potential from: Solar &Wind • Limited potential from: Biogas, Geothermal &Wave

  5. Renewable Energy Projects

  6. Renewable Enegy Strategy - way forward Project Implementation Capacity Building Policy & Strategy Pilot Projects (RAECO) 100 – 200 MW Solar Plant (Grid Connected) Wind Monitoring Program then Wind farm Energy Conservation R.E Database R & D Industrial HumanResources Developing Policy for R.E development Regulatory review • R.E Desalination • Hybrid Solutions • Solar Cooling • Focused research on specific technologies • Row material extractions • Manufacturing • Added value services • University Programs • Engineering • and O & M Skills • 3. Research & Development • 4. Utilities experience Benchmark/ Monitoring / Feedback

  7. Thank You

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