Oman's First Green Energy Data Centre Takes Shape with Solar Power Initiative

Strategic Insights -

Oman Data Park (ODP), a leading provider of managed services, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity, has signed a strategic partnership with Solar Wadi to launch a major solar energy project generating 1.4 megawatts (MW) in its initial phase. The initiative aims to establish the nation's first Green Energy Data Centre, directly supplying electricity to ODP's data centres. The solar initiative marks a significant step towards Oman's Vision 2040 Net Zero ambitions and ODP's commitment to lowering its carbon footprint.

Key Takeaways:

  • The solar energy project will generate 1.4 MW of power in its initial phase and 1.8 MW in total with the addition of 400 kW in a second phase.
  • The project will directly supply electricity to ODP's data centres, marking a decisive step towards establishing the nation's first Green Energy Data Centre.
  • The development is part of ODP's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing Oman's Vision 2040 Net Zero ambitions.
  • Phase Two will add 400 kW of additional capacity through an integrated solar installation at the car parking facility.
  • The Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM4) building in Rusayl has been designated for solar panel installation, providing up to 1.4 MW of clean power to ODP's operations.
  • ODP's upcoming data centre in Firq, Nizwa has been designed to generate an estimated 350 kW of clean electricity from solar power at launch.
  • The facility, with a total planned output of 4.4 MW and capacity for more than 500 racks, will be positioned as a leader in environmentally responsible next-generation data services.

Statistics:

  • The solar energy project will generate 1.8 MW of power in total (1.4 MW in the initial phase and 400 kW in Phase Two) (1)
  • 1.4 MW of power will be provided directly to ODP's data centres in the initial phase (1)
  • 400 kW of additional capacity will be added in Phase Two through an integrated solar installation (1)
  • ODP's data centre in Firq, Nizwa will be capable of generating an estimated 350 kW of clean electricity from solar power at launch (2)
  • The facility will have a total planned output of 4.4 MW and capacity for more than 500 racks (2)

Sources:

  • (1) Oman Data Park Press Release, "Oman Data Park and Solar Wadi Sign Strategic Partnership for Major Solar Energy Project" (2022)
  • (2) Oman Data Park, "Oman Data Park Launches New Solar-Powered Data Centre in Firq, Nizwa" (2022)