Power sector of Oman—Today and tomorrow

Al‐Badi, Abdullah; Malik, Amna; Al-Areimi, K.; Al-Mamari, Aisha

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2009.03.010

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“…PVOUT represents the amount of power generated per unit of the installed PV capacity over the long-term, and it is measured in kilowatt hour per installed kilowatt-peak of the system capacity (kWh/kWp), which is between 30.3°C and 40°C. [11]. The average radiation in the 25 locations is more than kWh/m 2 /day.…”

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“…The location of Oman makes the country one of the most important energy corridors in the world. This is the drive that led the government and the private companies to invest in renewable energy projects, in order to generate power from wind and solar energy [10,11]. The solar energy density in Oman is among the highest in the world [12] and the wind data shows high potential for wind turbines in several parts of Oman.…”

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Power Situation in Oman and Prospects of Integrating Smart Grid Technologies

2021

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The sultanate of Oman maintained a stable growth in development of infrastructures in the last 50 years. Consequently, there is need for the electricity sector in Oman to keep pace with the resulting development, based on the size of the electricity network and the new technologies used in the different levels of the power system. This paper presents the current power situation in Oman, considering the prospects of the penetration of smart grid technologies with the national power grid. The paper gives an extensive review of Oman power system, with regards to the possible locations of solar and wind energy potentials. The roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and the Data Management Scheme (DMS) in smart grid technologies were also presented with respect to the Oman national power grid. Furthermore, the topologies of energy sales and smart metering were considered as some of the salient benefits of the integration of smart grid technologies in the Sultanate power grid.

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Power Situation in Oman and Prospects of Integrating Smart Grid Technologies

2021

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“…Oman's climate is mainly humid and arid with a magnificent supply of solar energy throughout the year, i.e., the annual solar irradiance of Oman is at least 2200 kWh/m 2 [89]. The residential sector, which consumes more than 47% of the total demand mostly for water heating, air conditioners, and cooking applications, is known as the largest consumer [90]. Although electrical power is produced mostly by natural gas in Oman, the SWHS is considered a suitable option to support DHW usage.…”

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A Review on Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar Water Heating Systems in the Middle East

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Currently, the economy of Middle Eastern countries relies heavily on fossil fuel sources. The direct and indirect adverse consequences of fossil fuel utilization for power generation enforce the region’s countries to raise the share of renewable energy. In this context, various incentive policies have been developed to encourage the residential and industrial sectors to support a portion of energy needs through renewable energy resources. In this case, a solar water heating system (SWHS) as an application of solar thermal technology provides some of the heat energy requirements for domestic hot water (DHW) and space heating, supported conventionally by electricity or natural gas, or even other fossil fuels. This paper reviews the feasibility of the SWHS in the Middle East region from technical and economical standpoints and investigates some of the progress, challenges, and barriers toward this market. The pay-back times and CO2 emission reduction under different incentive frameworks and configurations of each system have been assessed in this context. Furthermore, the advantages and weaknesses of the SWHS in several countries have been reported. Finally, various guidelines have been proposed to enhance the development of this technology.

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“…2). In 2009, for example, a total of seven peer-reviewed journals were produced, and policy was mentioned in only three publications: 13 mentions of policy in [68], 25 mentions in [69], and only 3 mentions in [70]. Between 1995 and 2015, only two articles focused on assessing the level of awareness and attitude towards renewable energy in the country, including people's attitudes towards considering the use of solar thermoelectric refrigerators [71] as well as governmental awareness of and prevailing attitudes towards renewable energy [72].…”

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Assessing strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy initiatives in Oman: an analysis with strategic niche management

Al‐Sarihi

Cherni

2018

Energy Transit

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The paper assesses the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy (RE) initiatives in Oman. The principal analytical tool is strategic niche management, an approach rooted in evolutionary innovations theory. The analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of RE initiatives is based on three internal dynamic processes: learning processes, actors' networking, and articulation of visions. This study draws upon secondary data and primary information collected from interviews, with stakeholders representing five selected RE initiatives in Oman. The findings indicate that RE initiatives, if managed properly, can drive large-scale implementation of RE in Oman. There are signs that the networks of actors, although small, are growing. Expectations, although fragmented, are high, positive and diverse. Learning processes do exist but are limited, narrowly techno-economic, and do not encompass social and institutional aspects surrounding new technologies. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to overcome weaknesses observed in studied renewable energy initiatives.

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Power sector of Oman—Today and tomorrow

Cited by 19 publications

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Power Situation in Oman and Prospects of Integrating Smart Grid Technologies

Power Situation in Oman and Prospects of Integrating Smart Grid Technologies

A Review on Techno-Economic Assessment of Solar Water Heating Systems in the Middle East

Assessing strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy initiatives in Oman: an analysis with strategic niche management

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