Name of the Project
Ibri II Solar Farm.
Location
Ibri, in Oman.
Project Owner/s
ACWA Power, Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) and Alternative Energy Projects Co (AEPC).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 500 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) independent power project, which will also be the largest utility-scale solar plant in the country to date.
The project, which will be developed on a build, own, operate basis, will use cutting-edge solar PV technology to generate 500 MW ac of renewable power.
Ibri II will comprise 1.4-million solar panels and extend over 13-million square metres.
At peak generation capacity, the plant’s output will be enough to supply an estimated 33 000 homes with electricity and will offset 340 000 t/y of carbon dioxide emissions.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $400-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
ACWA Power has achieved a new milestone for the project, with the shipment of the first 10 MWp of 24 700 bifacial solar panels manufactured by Jolywood. The panels will generate an output capacity of 405 Wp a panel.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Jolywood (solar panels).
Contact Details for Project Information
ACWA Power investor relations, email IR@acwapower.com.
GIC, tel +965 2222 5000 or email info@gic.com.kw.
AEPC, tel +965 22055324 or email info@aepc.energy.