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Will Qatar's new solar power plant boost its production capacity?

The new project will boost Qatar’s PV solar power production capacity to about 4,000 megawatts by building one of the world’s largest solar power plants in the Dukhan area, with a production capacity of 2,000 megawatts.

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 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.

How much solar power will Qatar have by 2030?

With the addition of the new Dukhan Solar Power Plant, QatarEnergy’s portfolio of solar power projects in Qatar will reach a capacity of about 4,000 megawatts by 2030. This represents approximately 30% of Qatar’s total electrical power production capacity.

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

The country’s first large-scale solar power plant, Al-Kharsaah Solar PV Power Plant, covers an area of 10 square kilometres. The 800 megawatt (MW) plant was inaugurated in October 2022 to support Qatar’s electricity demand for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. You might also like: Qatar to build one of the world’s largest solar power plants