Oman invites PQ for 146 MW of Solar-Diesel-Storage Hybrid projects

Oman’s Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer) invites Pre Qualification for the development and construction of 11 solar-diesel-storage Hybird power projects.

The expected total capacity of the projects is 146 MW.

The hybrid plants will be constructed on a build, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) basis. Tanweer will execute the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the successful developer for a period of 15 years.

Tanweer will be responsible for fuel supply and securing land permits. Developer scope of work includes development, financing, procurement, implementation, operation & maintenance and dispatch from the facilities

The expected generation capacity of the project is classified as follows:

• PV Plant – 48MW
• Diesel Generator Set – 70MW
• Battery Energy Storage System – 28MW

Project Location:

Tanweer identified the project locations as Madha, Masrooq, Mittan, Al Mazyunah, Farshat Qatbeet, Al Khuwaimah, Masirah, Hitam , Al Khadrah, the Al Hallaniyat and Hasik.

 Presently, the last date to submit the prequalification is 19-September-2019.

Tanweer currently operates 34 diesel power plants located in isolated rural areas of Oman, serving around 38,000 customers. Individual plant capacities range from less than 1 MW up to 80 MW.