Oman plans to develop four 1 GW solar-based independent power projects (IPPs) from 2028 to 2029 as part of its strategy to generate at least 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. According to the Oman Electricity Transmission Company‘s (OETC) Five-Year Annual Capability Statement (2026–2030), the solar projects will be located at the country’s Adam, Al Kamil Phase II, Thamrait, and Mahadha regions. The Adam Solar IPP is scheduled for commissioning in 2028, while the remaining projects are expected to be commissioned from 2029 onward. Oman is also setting up over 2 GW of wind projects through 2029. OETC expects the share of installed capacity from renewable energy to increase from 13.6% in 2026 to 45% by 2030.

Oman awarded contracts for a 2,000 MW pumped hydro energy storage project and a 500 MW solar project to a consortium led by EDF Power Solutions as part of its strategy to strengthen grid reliability and expand renewable energy capacity. Separately, the consortium signed a power purchase agreement for the 500 MW Al Kamil Solar project, with an investment of over OMR100 million (~$260 million). Oman also signed a memorandum of understanding for a 1 GW digital infrastructure platform supporting artificial intelligence and cloud services under Oman Vision 2040.

The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency issued a 20-year guarantee of up to €13.05 million (~$14.9 million) to support the development of a 100 MW grid-connected solar power project in Mezzouna in Tunisia. The project includes a solar project and 12 km of high-voltage transmission lines, with electricity supplied to Tunisia’s state-owned utility under a 25-year power purchase agreement.

Iraq is expanding its renewable energy portfolio by developing the 1,000 MW Artawi solar power project as part of its strategy to diversify energy sources and promote sustainability. The solar project is part of the country’s clean energy transition and is being developed alongside initiatives to enhance its power system.