A’Sharqiyah University, Oman signed two agreements with private sector establishments to provide solar energy and establish student housing units to the tune of RO 7.8 million.
The first agreement deals with designing, exporting, installing and connecting a solar energy plant with a capacity of 980 kilowatts. The total cost of this project is estimated at RO 350,000. It is expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions by 1818 tons.
The second agreement, worth RO 7.5 million, is regarding the establishment of 4 student housing units with 132 rooms in each unit. The total capacity of the units will exceed 1,600 students.
