This landmark solar power plant has a contracted generation capacity of 500 MW.
France’s EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Co Ltd (KOWEPO) shareholders of Wadi Noor Solar Power Company SAOC [MANAH 1]; together with the procurer Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (NAMA PWP) have launched Oman’s largest solar power plant Manah I during an official ceremony.
The 500 MW Manah 1 Solar PV project was inaugurated by HH Sayyid Bilarab Bin Haitham Al Said, in the presence of number of senior officials from the government of Sultanate of Oman and representatives from the developers.
Located 170 kilometers North from Muscat city, in the Ad Dhakiliyah governorate, the landmark Manah 1 solar power plant has a contracted generation capacity of 500 MW. The mega solar park is built to generate enough electricity to power over 60,000 Omani households, avoiding 780,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year, thus strengthening the energy security and sustainability in the Sultanate of Oman.
The electricity demand in the Main Interconnected System (MIS) of Oman grew at an average annual rate of 2.7% in less than 7 years. Additionally, in 2024, the peak demand reached around 7,500 MW. This project will help meet this growing electricity demand in the Sultanate of Oman.
Following the successful execution of Manah 1, the capacity of renewables in the country doubled from 550MW to 1,050MW.
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The project supported numerous initiatives to empower Omani youth by creating job opportunities, introducing advanced technological systems, and contributing to in-country value (ICV), as well as implementing the highest standards for Health and Safety leading to zero lost time incident rate (LTIR) since the start of construction.
The project marks a significant step in enhancing the renewable energy contribution and nation’s energy security, while demonstrating the country’s longstanding commitment to decarbonization and sustainability.
” EDF is proud to contribute to Oman’s renewable energy journey, aligning with our vision of a carbon-neutral future that combines economic growth and environmental sustainability. We are committed to play a pivotal role in supporting the Sultanate’s energy transition aligned with Oman Vision 2040,” asserted Cedric Le Bousse, Executive VP International Operations, EDF Renewables.
” The successful completion of this project was made possible by the strategic leadership of the Omani government and NAMA PWP, the dedicated efforts of our outstanding partner, EDF Renewables, and the active support of the Republic of Korea’s Government,” observed Jungbok Lee, CEO, KOWEPO.
