QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group for the construction of a world-scale solar power plant in Dukhan, about 80 kilometers west of Doha, the company announced on Tuesday.
Dukhan solar power plant will be developed in two phases and reach a total generation capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW) by mid-2029.
The Dukhan facility will begin the first phase of production by dispatching 1,000 MW of power to the Kahramaa grid towards the end of 2028, eventually doubling Qatar’s solar power production capacity and significantly advancing the country’s renewable energy goals.
The agreement was signed by Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Sherida Al Kaabi and President and CEO of Samsung C&T Sechul Oh at a ceremony held at QatarEnergy's headquarters in Doha.
The ceremony was attended by President of Kahramaa Abdulla bin Ali Al Theyab and senior executives from both companies.
"When completed, the Dukhan solar power plant, along with Al Kharsaah, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan solar power plants will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 4.7 million tons annually, while contributing up to 30% of Qatar's total peak electricity demand," said Minister Al Kaabi.
New plant will use a solar tracker system and install inverters designed to operate efficiently in high-temperature environments.
By Humeyra Ayaz
Anadolu Agency
energy@aa.com.tr
