Qatar Solar Technologies and Qatar Electricity and Water sign MoU to develop solar energy in Qatar

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Qatar Solar Technologies and Qatar Electricity and Water have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop solar power in Qatar. QST is currently constructing a US$1.1 billion polysilicon manufacturing plant in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

“QSTec is extremely proud to be signing this agreement with QEWC as it marks the important progress towards providing a sustainable source of energy in Qatar, part of the Qatar National Vision 2030,” said Dr Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri, chairman and CEO of QSTec. “We hope that collaboration will see many projects become a reality both here in Qatar and across the globe.”

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QEWC general manager Fahad Hamad Al Mohannadi commented: “The interest in alternative energy sources and solar energy in Qatar is present and growing. The development and advancement of solar cell technology and the related industry should be the cornerstone for the future strategy on alternative energy resources. Over the past several years the region has seen a number of pioneering and strategic efforts to diversify energy resources and develop projects that rely on renewable energy. These are all efforts to help conserve traditional energy resources. Together with QEWC’s experience in power generation and water desalination and Qatar Solar Technologies’ efforts in research and development, we will help develop an appropriate framework which addresses the development and effective use of this promising technology in the region.”

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