Dhofar Wind Farm, stands as a pioneering project in Oman`s journey towards sustainable energy. Established through a collaborative effort between the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAEC) and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), this venture represents a significant milestone in the region`s renewable energy landscape.

 

As the first wind farm of its kind in the region, the Dhofar Wind Farm spans over 1,900 hectares and is backed by a 100 million USD investment. The project has a capacity of 50 megawatts, with 13 wind turbines, each capable of producing 3.8 megawatts. This clean energy production powers 16,000 homes in the Dhofar governorate and supports the development of the organizational, legal, and technical framework for renewable energy in Oman.

 

In addition, the Dhofar Wind Farm was recognized as one of the winners at the Asian Power Awards in 2019. This recognition highlights Oman’s potential in renewable energy and underscores the country’s forward-thinking decision to invest in the project. The positive ripple effects extend beyond clean energy, contributing to technological knowledge transfer, sustainable development, job creation, human resource skill development, and various socio-economic benefits for the Sultanate.

 

In 2021, the Dhofar Wind Farm achieved a peak output of over 30 gigawatts-hours, the highest since its operation began in 2019. NEGC remains committed to advancing studies that support Oman’s economic diversification plans, promote sustainable energy, and optimize energy use. By focusing on renewable energy projects, NEGC continues to strengthen Oman’s presence in the global renewable energy sector.