How many wind power sites are there in Oman?

Wind energy in Oman: 15 optimal sites for wind power. Oman’s Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW), which is overseeing the formulation of a national strategy for renewable energy development in the Sultanate, has identified 15 sites deemed optimal for wind power projects, according to a report.

Which Oman weather stations have good wind resource indicators?

Wind resource indicators based on 10 m annual wind speed . Using Table 4, based on the wind energy resources, the classification of Oman weather stations shows that seven stations namely Jabal Shams, Sur, Ras Alhad, Joba, Masirah, Yalooni, Duqm have marginal indicator and only two (Thumrait, Qayroon Hyriti) have good to very good indicators.

What is the Oman Wind Atlas project?

The mapping of sites is a key to the Oman Wind Atlas Project, an initiative launched by the authority to encourage investment in wind-based renewable energy schemes in the Sultanate, said the Oman Daily Observer report.

How does wind affect Oman?

Oman has coastlines stretching for more than 1700 km (main land), which ensure the existence of an active movement of the wind along the coastal areas during breeze. On the other hand, the country is affected by both winter and summer monsoonal wind. Both mechanisms ensure the country's sustainable wind energy throughout the year.

Where is Oman's first wind IPP located?

The first wind IPP, which is located in Jalaan Bani Bu Ali in Oman's Sharqiyah governorate, had a planned capacity of 100MW at the time of the publication of the Seven-Year Statement. This has now been increased to 270MW.

Will Oman get a 10 per cent contribution from renewables by 2025?

Oman has a target to secure a 10 per cent contribution from renewables to its electricity requirements by 2025, rising to 39 per cent by 2040. Oman Observer is now on the WhatsApp channel. Click here