Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has invited bids for legal consultancy services for the development and competitive tendering of three solar power projects with a combined planned capacity of 3,000 MW as the sultanate moves to expand its renewable energy capacity.

Each of the Solar 2030 independent power projects (IPPs) is planned to have a capacity of about 1,000 MW and is targeted to begin commercial operations in Q2 2030. The projects will connect to Oman’s Main Interconnected System (MIS), said a statement from PWP.  The Omani procurement company said it is seeking proposals from qualified legal consultants to advise on project development and support the company through the competitive procurement process.

The deadline for submitting bids has been set at October 18.

The Solar 2030 procurement programme is aligned with Oman’s efforts to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the national electricity generation mix and support the development of a more diversified and sustainable power sector.