Doha solar Power Generation System

Will Qatar build a solar plant in Dukhan?

Qatar invests in renewable energy, building a solar plant in Dukhan. (Credit: QatarEnergy) Qatar’s future is looking solar with a new solar plant project on the way. The country’s first large-scale solar power plant, Al-Kharsaah Solar PV Power Plant, covers an area of 10 square kilometres.

Who is building a solar power plant in Qatar?

State-owned petroleum firm QatarEnergy has awarded a contract for the construction of the 2,000MW Dukhan solar power plant. The agreement was signed between the client company and South Korea’s Samsung C&T, about 80 kilometers west of Doha. The plant will double Qatar’s solar generation capacity once completed.

How will a solar power plant benefit Qatar?

The agreement was signed between the client company and South Korea’s Samsung C&T, about 80 kilometers west of Doha. The plant will double Qatar’s solar generation capacity once completed. This will facilitate in the supply of up to 30% of Qatar’s total peak electricity demand.

How many solar power plants are there in Qatar?

Qatar has since built two more solar plants in the country: the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar plants, which combined generate 875 MW. The newest Dukhan solar power plant is set to be one of the largest in the world It will be developed in two phases, reaching a total electricity generation capacity of 2,000 MW by mid-2029.