Miraah CSP1 is a 113.4 MW solar power plant located in Oman, operational since its commissioning in 2017. The facility utilizes concentrated solar power technology to generate electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy objectives. Miraah CSP1 ranks as the 2nd largest solar plant in Oman, where there are three solar facilities with a combined capacity of 1,139 MW. This plant accounts for 9.96% of Oman's total solar capacity. The largest solar plant in the country, Miraah CSP, has a capacity of 1,021 MW, making Miraah CSP1 approximately 11% the size of the largest facility. Solar energy is increasingly important in Oman's energy landscape, contributing to the diversification of its energy sources. The country benefits from high solar insolation levels, making solar power a viable option for electricity generation. Miraah CSP1 is located approximately 300 km southwest of Muscat in the Al Wusta Governorate.
9 years old
Oman, Asia
- 11. largest of 12 plants in Oman
- #9,532 worldwide by installed capacity
- #244 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 1.89% of the installed capacity of Oman
9 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
ACWA Power operates 15 plants totalling 1,176 MW
1 plants within 100 km, 1,021 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Miraah CSP1 is a solar power plant producing approximately 179 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Oman- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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