Construction of Doha wind solar and energy storage project

The northwestern regions of the country, rich in solar and wind energy resources, has become the fastest region in developing new energy storage in the country, with 10.3 million kilowatts of new ... The northwestern regions of the country, rich in solar and wind energy resources, has become the fastest region in developing new energy storage in the country, with 10.3 million kilowatts of new ...

What is Al Kharsaah solar power project?

The 800MW Al Kharsaah photovoltaic (PV) power project is Qatar's first large-scale solar power plant. The solar power project helps in reducing Qatar’s reliance on gas for power generation. Credit: Kahramaa. The 800MW Al Kharsaah solar power project was inaugurated in 2022. Credit: Sungrow Power Supply Co.

How many solar panels will be installed in Doha?

The project has 417MW and 458MW solar plants, to be built in Mesaieed, about 40km south of the capital Doha, and in Ras Laffan, roughly 80km north of Doha respectively. Samsung C&T E&C is the exclusive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor and will install 1.6 million solar panels.

What is the IC solar project in Qatar?

This is the second utility-scale solar project in Qatar. Along with Al Kharsaa Solar PV Power Plant, which is currently under construction, the IC Solar project will increase Qatar’s renewable energy generation capacity to 1.675 GW by 2024.

How much Chinese equipment is used in Al Kharsaah solar power plant?

"Chinese equipment was applied throughout the project's 800 MW photovoltaic area, which makes up more than 60 percent of the total investment,”said Li Jun, on-site construction manager of Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant.

Where is Qatar's first solar power plant?

Qatar's first solar power plant, built by Chinese companies, was put into operation on Tuesday, marking a milestone for the country in energy transition. The 800MW Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant, located in the desert area about 80 kilometers west of its capital Doha, is one of the largest in the Middle East.

Does Qatar need a solar power plant?

The Al Kharsaah solar power plant can supply 10% of Qatar's peak power consumption, thereby contributing to the country's sustainability roadmap.

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