Oman Electricity Storage Tender

On Monday a Research and Development Cooperation Agreement was signed by the Sustainable Energy Research Center SERC at Sultan Qaboos University SQU and Rent-A-Port Green Energy RAP-Green.Main objective of this cooperation agreement is to support the development of electricity storage in the sultanate by bringing together the distinctive capabilities of the SERC and RAP-Green. Additionally this association targets to leverage the expertise of the SERC and SQU in advanced research policymaking and nurturing top talent in the domain of renewable energy technologies.In order to support the university to achieve this RAP-Green would put to use its extensive experience in the development of renewable energy assets gained through its pioneering role in offshore wind farms in Europe together with its strong track record in the development of electricity storage projects. The university has showcased a significant commitment towards the development of renewable energy technologies within the country said Dr Rahma Ibrahim al Mahrooqi SQUs Deputy Vice Chancellor for Postgraduate Studies and Research.This can be witnessed by the establishment of the universitys Sustainable Energy Research Center and plans to make SQU a green campus in the near future. The collaborative effort between the SERC and RAP-Green which has a wide and varied expertise in developing combined renewable and more traditional energy sources with storage outlined in this agreement is an important step forward in bringing cheaper and greener energy to Oman and its people. This agreement confirms the long-term commitment of RAP-Green to the sultanate and to SQU in addition to the SERCs leading role in sustainable energy research and innovation in the country.The organisation is proud to begin with a long-term partnership with SQU said Daniel Dobbeni Director of Rent-A-Port Green Energy.We share a common vision about the energy transition and on opportunities for Oman to become the largest regional player in terms of electricity storage by relying on to the great geographical assets of Oman and about the need to build leadership and expertise in sustainability.