QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group for the construction of a major solar power plant in Dukhan, located approximately 80 kilometers west of Doha. The project is set to become one of the largest solar power facilities globally.
The Dukhan solar power plant will be developed in two phases and is expected to reach a total electricity generation capacity of 2,000 megawatts by mid-2029. Upon completion, it will double Qatar’s current solar power production capacity and play a significant role in advancing the country’s renewable energy objectives.
The signing ceremony took place at QatarEnergy’s headquarters in Doha. The agreement was signed by Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy, along with Sechul Oh, President & CEO of Samsung C&T. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Theyab, President of Kahramaa, as well as senior executives from both companies attended the event.
“This agreement is an important milestone in our effort to manage the environment in a manner that balances economic and social development with environmental protection, as stipulated by Qatar National Vision 2030. It also supports one of the key goals of QatarEnergy’s Sustainability Strategy, which is to generate more than 4,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2030,” said Minister Al-Kaabi.
Minister Al-Kaabi also stated: “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. We are pleased to collaborate with Samsung C&T to help achieve this vision.”
The first phase will begin supplying 1,000 MW of electricity to the KAHRAMAA grid towards the end of 2028. The facility will use a solar tracker system and incorporate advanced inverters designed for high-temperature conditions.
