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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.

Does Qatar have a solar power plant?

The solar facility has the capacity to meet 10% of Qatar’s peak power consumption. Credit: Jadon Kelly / Unsplash. French energy company TotalEnergies has inaugurated its Al Kharsaah solar facility in Doha, Qatar, and connected it to the national grid.

How much energy does the Al Kharsaah solar power plant generate?

The Al Kharsaah solar power plant was built in two phases of 400 megawatts-peak (MWp) each, and therefore has a full capacity of 800 MWp. During its first year of operation, it is expected to generate almost two million megawatt-hours (MWh), the equivalent energy consumption of approximately 55,000 Qatari households.

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.

What happened at the Al Kharsaah solar plant?

The ceremony marked the completion of the construction works and the startup of the plant, which is now connected to the national grid. Located 80 km West of Doha, the Al Kharsaah plant is the first large scale photovoltaic plant in Qatar with 800 MWp installed solar capacity.

What is a Thermal Energy Storage system?

A Thermal Energy Storage system is part of the Long Duration Energy Storage System (LDES). It is considered a primary alternative to solar and wind energy. In 2020, the global market for Thermal Energy Storage was valued at $20.8 billion and is expected to increase and reach $51.3 billion by 2030.