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Does Qatar have a solar power plant?

Qatar’s Al Kharsaah solar power plant is Marubeni’s third large-scale solar project in the region, following the company’s first two large-scale solar projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. What does the Al Kharsaah solar power plant mean for Qatar?

What is Qatar's first large-scale solar power generation project?

This Marubeni investment-backed plant, which was inaugurated on October 18, is the first large-scale solar power generation project in Qatar, with a maximum output of 800 MW. The power generated will be sold to Qatar’s General Electricity & Water Corporation Kahramaa under a long-term contract of 25 years.

Where is the first large-scale solar plant in Qatar?

Located 80km west of Doha, the 800MW solar facility is the first large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in the region. TotalEnergies developed the facility in partnership with QatarEnergy and Marubeni. Covering 1,000ha, the solar facility is equipped with two million bifacial modules mounted on single-axis trackers.

Who is Qatar Solar Energy?

Toggle Sliding Bar Area Qatar Solar Energy With more than 15 years of research and development with the board members in the solar photovoltaic industry, QSE has become the first vertically integrated PV manufacturer in the MENA region, producing silicon ingots, silicon wafer, PV cells up to the end product «PV modules».

Why should Qatar invest in a solar power plant?

The power plant can supply 10% of the country’s peak energy consumption and help to avoid 26 million tonnes of carbon emissions over its operational life. It also reduces the reliance on gas for power generation, diversifying Qatar’s power sources. Total and Marubeni won the solar project through a competitive tender process.

What is a bifacial solar facility in Qatar?

TotalEnergies developed the facility in partnership with QatarEnergy and Marubeni. Covering 1,000ha, the solar facility is equipped with two million bifacial modules mounted on single-axis trackers. It has the capacity to meet 10% of Qatar’s peak power consumption and offset 26 million tonnes of carbon emissions during its lifetime.