Muscat s latest policy on new energy storage

Which utility-scale energy storage options are available in Oman?

Reviewing the status of three utility-scale energy storage options: pumped hydroelectric energy storage (PHES), compressed air energy storage, and hydrogen storage. Conducting a techno-economic case study on utilising PHES facilities to supply peak demand in Oman.

What is Oman's new PV policy?

Recently, the government in Oman introduced new policy that encourages the residential sector to instal photovoltaic (PV) cells on their rooftops. This is expected to have more energy produced from PV in the future, which will be fed back to the grid.

Is nonhydro electricity storage increasing?

EIA. 2015. “Nonhydro Electricity Storage Increasing as New Policies are Implemented.” March 31. EIA. 2016. “Performance Characteristics of New Generating Technologies.” Annual Energy Outlook. Energy Storage Association. 2018.

How can energy storage improve the penetration of intermittent resources?

Energy storage can increase the penetration of intermittent resources by improving power system flexibility, reducing energy curtailment and minimising system costs. By the end of 2018 the global capacity for pump hydropower storage reached 160 GW whereas the global capacity for battery storage totalled around 3 GW (REN21 2019 ).

Why should I use PHES facilities in Oman?

Since PHES facilities have been used in several countries around the world and the technology is relatively mature, and also because the load centre in Oman is in the Muscat governorate, which forms an excellent location considering geological factors, this technology is recommended. There are two options for PHES facilities in MIS.