Doha, Qatar: Qatar is accelerating its clean energy transition with three large-scale solar power plants now operational and more projects underway, according to Eng. Mohammed Abdullah Bu Kashisha, Monitoring Engineer at Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), in an interview with Qatar TV. He noted that the initiative forms a key part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Renewable Energy Strategy launched by Kahramaa last year.

The flagship Al-Kharsaah Solar Power Plant, west of Doha, generates 800 megawatts and contributes about 5% of Qatar’s electricity needs, while two new facilities — the Ras Laffan Solar Plant and Mesaieed Solar Plant — add another 875 megawatts. Together, these projects are expected to reduce more than 56 million metric tons of carbon emissions over their lifespan. Qatar has also announced the 2,000-megawatt Al-Dhakhira Solar Power Plant, set to be one of the largest in the world.

In addition to utility-scale projects, Kahramaa has launched the “BeSolar Service,” enabling households, businesses, and farms to install rooftop solar panels and feed excess energy into the grid. “This initiative gives every household and business the opportunity to contribute to Qatar’s renewable energy goals,” Bu Kashisha said, highlighting the country’s commitment to sustainability and economic diversification.