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QatarEnergy and Samsung C&T Partner to Develop 2000 MW Solar Power Plant in Dukhan

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QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with Samsung C&T's Engineering & Construction Group to develop the Dukhan solar power plant, one of the largest in the world, in two phases, reaching a total electricity generation capacity of 2000 MW by mid-2029. The project aims to contribute significantly to Qatar's renewable energy goals and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Once completed, it will double Qatar's solar power production capacity and provide a substantial portion of the country's peak electricity demand.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dukhan solar power plant will be developed in two phases, reaching a total electricity generation capacity of 2000 MW by mid-2029.
  • The plant will be one of the largest in the world, contributing significantly to Qatar's renewable energy goals and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The project will provide a substantial portion of Qatar's peak electricity demand, reaching up to 30% of the country's total.
  • The plant will begin the first phase of production by dispatching 1000 MW of power to the KAHRAMAA grid towards the end of 2028.
  • The Dukhan solar power plant will utilize a solar tracker system and will enhance efficiency by installing inverters capable of operating flawlessly in a high-temperature environment.
  • The project supports QatarEnergy's Sustainability Strategy, aiming to generate more than 4000 MW of renewable energy by 2030.
  • Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, and Sechul Oh, the President and CEO of Samsung C&T signed the agreement during a special ceremony in Doha.

Statistics:

  • 2000 MW: total electricity generation capacity of the Dukhan solar power plant by mid-2029.
  • 4000 MW: target renewable energy generation capacity set by QatarEnergy's Sustainability Strategy for 2030.
  • 4.7 million tpy: reduction in carbon dioxide emissions expected from the Dukhan solar power plant.
  • 30%: portion of Qatar's total peak electricity demand expected to be covered by the Dukhan solar power plant.
  • 2028: expected completion date for the first phase of production by dispatching 1000 MW of power to the KAHRAMAA grid.
  • 2030: target year for QatarEnergy's Sustainability Strategy to generate more than 4000 MW of renewable energy.

Sources:

  • [Source: QatarEnergy press release, "QatarEnergy Signs Agreement with Samsung C&T to Develop 2000 MW Solar Power Plant in Dukhan", accessed 2022]

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