Utilities
From The Report: Qatar 2020
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With GDP growth expected to stay around the 2% mark for 2020 and 2021, the utilities sector is likely to see sustained demand growth and a stable pace for planned infrastructure development. The Al Karshaah solar project should remain the most closely watched project in the power sector, and coupled with potential photovoltaic developments at the QEERI facility, Qatar may transform into a world leader in solar technology. Government bodies are working hard to ensure there is sufficient generation capacity and transmission infrastructure to support the smooth running of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the expansion and diversification of the country’s industrial sector. This chapter contains an interview with Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, President, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation.

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Overview

Development and innovation: Public and private utilities companies are partnering on projects to ensure the sector’s development has sustainability at its core
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As population expansion in Qatar becomes more muted and economic growth decelerates, the urgency surrounding additional power and water demand has eased slightly. GDP growth, none the less, continues, and government bodies are working hard to ensure there is sufficient generation capacity and transmission infrastructure to support the smooth running of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the expansion and diversification of the country’s industrial sector. Recent developments in the power generation…

Interview

Plugged in: Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, President, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), on assessing future demand
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Interview:Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari How can alternative energy resources be harnessed to meet rising demand in Qatar? ESSA BIN HILAL AL KUWARI: In Qatar the main source of alternative energy is solar, as we are blessed with about 9.5 hours a day of sunshine. The Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) set renewables targets and key stakeholders such as Kahramaa are considering initiatives including the establishment of a dedicated renewables department. Recent developments include the launch…

Analysis

Conservation drive: Government programmes aimed at reducing the consumption of water and electricity by citizens and businesses are paying off
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As the National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) moves into its eighth year, the Qatari government continues to pursue a variety of initiatives to support its drive towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly rates of water and electricity consumption. With earth-conscious technologies drawing increased global investment and coming down in price as a result, Tarsheed is creating opportunities for private sector players that offer products and services…