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

Al Kharsaah, Qatar's 1st large-scale solar project, will start providing sustainable, economical, and clean energy to enterprises, organizations, and citizens via the Qatari grid in 2021, with a 350 MWp capacity initially, before attaining maximum capacity in 2022.

What is Qatar's largest solar power project?

Samsung C&T E&C Group has been awarded the contract for Qatar’s largest solar power project, underscoring its growing leadership in renewable energy infrastructure. Commissioned by QatarEnergy, the 2,000MW Dukhan Solar Power Project represents the largest capacity solar facility ever undertaken by a Korean construction company.

Why is Qatar launching a solar power plant?

The start-up of the Al Kharsaah solar power plant represents a milestone in the country's energy history, since it is set to produce 10% of its peak electricity demand at full capacity. Over its lifespan, it will also enable Qatar to reduce its CO 2 emissions by 26 million metric tons.

How big is Al Kharsaah solar power plant?

The Al Kharsaah solar power plant covers 1,000 hectares (the equivalent of approximately 1,400 soccer fields) and features two million bifacial solar modules mounted on trackers for achieving substantial power gains.

What is Al Kharsaah solar?

of Qatar's peak electricity demand covered by Al Kharsaah. Located 80 km west of Qatar's capital, Doha, the Al Kharsaah Solar PV Independent Power Producer (IPP) project is the country's first large-scale solar power plant and is set to significantly reduce its environmental footprint.

Is Qatar a good place to develop solar energy?

Qatar boasts the ideal conditions for developing solar energy with its exceptional sunshine and vast unoccupied spaces. This is where the Al Kharsaah solar power plant, developed by TotalEnergies and its partners QatarEnergy and Marubeni, was inaugurated in October 2022.