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».

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

As Qatar's first large-scale ground solar power plant connected to the grid at full capacity, the Al Kharsaah project can meet 10 percent of the country's peak electricity demand. It significantly increases the proportion of renewable energy in the country's energy consumption, and contributes to reducing carbon emission.

Who is qatarenergy?

QatarEnergy is the client for this project, which will generate a total of 875 MW. 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.

What is Qatar's first non-fossil power plant?

With a total investment of $417 million, it is the first non-fossil fuel power station in the country endowed with petroleum and natural gas. As Qatar's first large-scale ground solar power plant connected to the grid at full capacity, the Al Kharsaah project can meet 10 percent of the country's peak electricity demand.

When will Qatar's new power plant be built?

Construction will begin in September 2022 and is expected to finish in November 2024. When complete, the plants will supply power to facilities in the industrial complex owned by QatarEnergy and Qatar’s national electrical grid.

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.