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Renewable Energy Resources in Oman
1.2 <strong>Study</strong> Methodology
The study was conducted in three phases. Each phase included the tasks described
below.
Phase 1: Inception and initiation collection of data and information
Task 1 Mobilisation and planning data/information collection
Task 2 Data collection and visits to sites and authorities
Phase 2: Analysis of data and review of previous RE studies in Oman
Task 3 Technology analysis
Task 4 Economic analysis
Task 5 Technology evaluation
Task 6 Market analysis
Task 7 Barriers
Phase 3: Final analysis and reporting
Task 8 Outline cost effective options for use of renewable energy
Task 9 Appraisal of the possible financial mechanisms that could be introduced
to encourage use of renewable energy
Task 10 Final reporting
1.3 Collection of data and information
The study utilises information and data provided by various Ministries, companies
within the electricity sector, waste water companies, Sultan Qaboos University
and the Research Council, meteorological department, Petroleum Development
Oman and the Royal Oman Police. Meetings with these authorities were
based on questionnaires prepared prior to the meetings. Almost all the requested
data and information was received except for data on wave energy which we understand
is not available. To overcome this, the Consultants undertook preliminarily
analysis using research data derived from the literature. We recommend
steps are taken to fill this information gap by collecting wave energy data to assist
further studies and research.
During the data collection process the Consultant team was afforded the full cooperation
and support of the entities we visited, all of whom expressed strong
support for the utilisation of renewable energy in Oman.
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