COFIDES will finance the development of a solar power plant by GS Inima in Oman, enhancing the sustainability of the Barka V desalination facility.

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On June 11, 2025, COFIDES announced its support for GS Inima, a global leader in sustainable solutions for the water and renewable energy sectors. The company is set to develop, finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain a photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 6.3 MWp in Oman. This self-consumption plant will supply energy to the Barka V desalination facility, a state-of-the-art installation developed by the Spanish company, vital for ensuring water security and supply in the country. Barka V commenced commercial operations in June of the previous year and has a production capacity of 100,000 m³/day, serving 800,000 residents in the densely populated areas of Muscat and Batinah.

This operation highlights GS Inima's commitment to integrating renewable energy into its water desalination solutions. The project will involve a total investment of nearly 5 million euros and will occupy a 40,000 m² area. It is expected to cover approximately 11% of the electricity needs of the Barka V desalination plant until June 2044, thereby reducing the environmental impact associated with fossil fuel electricity generation.

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