Qatar Renewable Energy Growth of Solar Power Portfolio

QatarEnergy, the state-owned oil and gas company, has announced a plan to construct a 2-gigawatt solar power plant in Dukhan area, located approximately 80 kilometers west of Doha. This new facility is an addition to the existing Al-Kharsaah solar power plant. Both solar plants are projected to reach a total solar power capacity of 4 gigawatt by 2030 which will increase the country’s electrical power production capacity by 30 percent.

The initiative underscores Qatar’s dedication to sustainable development and reflects its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while diversifying the country’s energy mix. This move aligns with global trends toward renewable energy and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Sub-sectors with strong market potential 

The key sector to add to the Qatar energy mix is solar energy. The list below provides the key sub-sectors in this industry:
•    Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Systems
•    Smart solutions, including artificial intelligence and digitization
•    Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
•    Transportation Electrification and Automotive Technologies
•    Power Electronics Converters
•    Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things in Smart Grid – technologies and applications
•    Research and Development – potential pilot projects on renewables, and energy efficiency and savings

Next Steps for the U.S. Client

U.S. companies offering quality solutions that match these opportunities should work with Commercial Specialist Golda Agnazata (Golda.Agnazata@trade.gov) at the U.S. Commercial Service in Qatar to explore matchmaking, market research, and other assistance.

Participate in U.S. trade shows

U.S. firms should reach out to CS Qatar to note participation in U.S. trade shows in the energy, and environmental technologies sectors.  CS Qatar often recruits delegations to key shows and can introduce U.S. company executives to Qatari industry representatives and government officials at these shows.  
Upcoming U.S. trade shows

• Powergen International on February 11-13, 2025, Dallas, Texas.
The largest networking and business hub for electricity generators and solution providers engaged in power generation. Power producers, utilities, EPCs, consultants, OEMs, and large-scale energy users gather at POWERGEN International to discover new solutions as large, centralized power generation business models evolve into cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.  

• Distributech International on March 25-27, 2025 Dallas, Texas
The leading annual transmission and distribution event addresses technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home or business.

• RE+ on September 8-11, 2025, Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities and education content across the clean energy industry including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy.

Conduct Market Research

U.S. firms should closely monitor the following resources (hyperlinks included) to learn more about Qatar’s unique market and review potential opportunities: 
• Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ‘KAHRAMAA’, for any information and updates on power, water and energy mix related activities and announcements
• Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) for research and pilot project opportunities
• Al-Attiyah Foundation for upcoming webinars, symposia, and energy and renewables sector-related events in Qatar
• QE’s sustainability report to view QatarEnergy’s areas of focus for their sustainability, clean tech, and energy efficiency needs.

For more information about opportunities in this sector, please contact: Golda Agnazata, Commercial Specialist, Golda.Agnazata@trade.gov