Qatar expanding solar power to align with country's renewable energy strategy
Qatar is ramping up its renewable energy push
with three major solar power plants already operational and more projects in
development, aligning with the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and the
country’s Renewable Energy Strategy.
Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Bu Kashisha, Monitoring
Engineer at Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), told
Qatar TV that the strategy—developed with input from more than 200 entities
over two years—aims to boost clean energy generation, cut carbon emissions, and
advance environmental and economic goals under the Third National Development
Strategy (2024–2030).
The flagship project, Al-Kharsaah Solar Power
Plant, spans 10 square kilometres west of Doha and features 1.8 million solar
panels with a capacity of 800 MW, supplying around 5% of Qatar’s electricity.
Over its 25–26 year lifespan, it is expected to prevent about 26 million metric
tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
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This year also saw the launch of the Ras
Laffan Solar Plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City and the Mesaieed Solar Plant
in the southeast, together adding 875 MW of capacity and projected to cut 30
million metric tonnes of CO₂ during their operational life.
Looking ahead, Qatar has unveiled plans for
its most ambitious project yet—the Al-Dhakhira Solar Power Plant, designed to
generate 2,000 MW. Once complete, it will rank among the world’s largest solar
facilities, marking a major step in the country’s clean energy transition.
“These projects demonstrate Qatar’s commitment
to reducing reliance on hydrocarbons, diversifying the economy, and driving
sustainable growth,” Bu Kashisha said.
Beyond utility-scale initiatives, Kahramaa has
introduced the BeSolar Service, enabling households, businesses, and farms to
install rooftop solar systems. Customers can generate their own electricity,
feed surplus power back into the grid, and offset monthly bills through net
metering.
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“This initiative empowers every household and
business to play a role in achieving Qatar’s renewable energy goals,” Bu
Kashisha added.
Qatar’s growing solar portfolio underscores
its ambition to position itself as a global leader in clean energy.
Source: thepeninsulaqatar.com