Work on Oman’s first solar-powered mosque is nearing completion, said the engineer behind the unique initiative, according to The Times of Oman.

Axar.az reports that, the one-of-its-kind mosque will be able to save up to 60 per cent of electricity consumption compared to other mosques run entirely on traditionally-produced electricity, according to engineer Badr Al Hadabi, the project designer.

It will also save up to 40 per cent of the normal water consumption.

“The project is in its final stage,” said engineer Al Hadabi, adding that the mosque can house around 50 worshippers.

“We have completed 90 per cent of the work and are now placing the panels on the mosque’s roof, facing the sun,” he explained.

He is now waiting for the concerned authorities to complete the final formalities so that he can kick off the ambitious project.