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Renewable Energy Strategy Framework for Qatar
Description

Kahramaa is the sole transmission and distribution system owner and operator (TDSOO) for the Electricity and Water sector in Qatar. Kahramaa always plans to come up to the expectations of decision-makers, stakeholders, and its valued customers by investing in world-class projects. Kahramaa invests in infrastructure upgrading to achieve sustainable supply for all its customers. Ongoing projects in the electricity sector are being completed to increase renewable energy percentage.

Kahramaa plans to achieve sustainable goals by ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity with the increase in the renewable energy mix. This is ensured by:
- Having the appropriate policies and standards for renewable technologies.
- Having the Electrical Grid able to handle the increase in renewable energy.
- Having incentives to increase solar production by customers.

Expected impact

This will increase the sustainability in the energy sector and will make appropriate energy mix in Qatar.

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Goal 7
7.1 - By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.2 - By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.a - By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology
Other, please specify
IPP business model
Basic information
Start: 01 August, 2021
Completion: 01 August, 2022
Entity
Kahramaa - Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Government)
Partners
Government of Qatar
Qatar Petroleum (Private Sector)
Qatar Electricity & Water Company (Private Sector)
Qatar University (Academic Institution)
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Academic Institution)
Initiative focused on COVID-19 pandemic response, prevention and recovery efforts
No
Geographical coverage
West Asia
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficiaries
Contact information
Saleh Al-Marri, Head of Renewable Energy Technology Section in Kahramaa, shalmarri@km.qa, 44846911
Headquarters
Doha, Qatar
United Nations