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20 Views | the publication reaches you by | Oman NewsThe second phase of the Sahim initiative aims to provide innovative solutions in renewable energy at the lowest cost through the installation of 3-5kWh solar systems at 10-30 per cent of residential premises in Oman.
Qais bin Saud al Zakwani, executive director and member, said,
“The second phase of Sahim provides a unique opportunity for owners of residential premises in the sultanate [Muscat governorate in the first phase] to reduce their electricity bills by installing solar systems with financial contributions of RO100-300.
“The contributions are considerably lower than the actual cost of installation of solar panels of 3-5kW which may vary from RO2,400 to RO4,000. The financing solutions provided by the second phase of Sahim will promote the benefits of installing solar panels which include customers getting lower bills. The broader benefits from the initiative include reducing the dependency of Oman on fossil fuels to generate electricity.”
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