Oman has signed an agreement with China’s JA Solar to build a large-scale solar cell and panel manufacturing facility in the Sohar Freezone, marking a major step in its push to expand renewable energy and diversify the economy.
The USD 564 mln project will span 32.5 hectares and is slated to begin operations in the first quarter of 2026. Once operational, the plant will have an annual capacity of up to 6 GW of solar cells and 3 GW of solar modules, positioning Oman as a key player in the regional clean energy supply chain.