Does Qatar have solar power?

The sun shines all year round in Qatar, with summer months getting up to 14 hours of daylight. But that doesn’t necessarily mean solar power comes easy. "One of the biggest challenges we see for solar energy here in Qatar and in most desert regions is the dust," says Figgis.

What is the climate like in Qatar?

Qatar has a desert climate. The country experiences long summers from May to September characterized by intense dry heat, with temperatures rising above 45°C. Winter temperatures are mild but may fall below 5°C. Rainfall is only experienced during the winter with the northern parts of the country receiving 30% more rainfall than the south.

Will solar panels power Qatar's economy into a greener future?

These solar panels are part of a 35,000m2 facility, a test bed for what will power up Qatar’s economy into a cleaner, greener future. The sun shines all year round in Qatar, with summer months getting up to 14 hours of daylight.

What are Qatar's Environmental Initiatives?

The initiatives include investing in solar power, establishing a sustainable supply of food and water and organising clean-up initiatives which preserve the country's heritage and raise environmental awareness. One of Qatar's pledges is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 24% and use 20% of its energy through solar power by 2030.

How is Qatar making its future sustainable?

Discover the ways Qatar is making its future sustainable for generations to come, from a cutting-edge solar testing site to initiatives to raise environmental awareness.

What is Qatar energy's new sustainability strategy?

Qatar Energy launched a new Sustainability Strategy in January 2021 that establishes a number of targets in alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement and sets in motion a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.