Can solar energy boost Qatar's natural gas exports?

Moreover, as Qatar looks to increase its natural gas exports in the future, given the increasing global demand for this cleaner-burning fuel, investments in solar energy to meet domestic demands can free up more natural gas for export.

How will energy diversification be achieved in Qatar?

Energy diversification in Qatar will be achieved by investments in photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. Qatar has been almost solely reliant on its vast gas reserves for power generation for many decades.

What is the Qatar energy system modelling and analysis tool?

We have developed the Qatar Energy System Modelling and Analysis Tool, or QESMAT , to enable policymakers to determine the most effective investments in energy infrastructure, and plan the best export strategy, over a long-term horizon.

How can Qatar achieve a low-carbon energy future?

Qatari policymakers must balance domestic energy needs with the economic imperative to maximise hydrocarbon exports. We have modelled the optimal evolution of Qatar’s electricity system over the next few decades, with the goal of quantifying the potential for solar energy (and other low-carbon technologies) in the grid.

Can energy system modelling be used to study infrastructure in Qatar?

While other researchers have used the tools of energy system modelling to study the infrastructure of other Gulf states , , , our model is the first to look at the overall energy system in Qatar.

What are some renewable initiatives in Qatar?

Another renewable initiative is the Tarsheed’s Green Car – which aims to have 20% market share of Electric Vehicles (EV) by 2030. Kahramaa launched and tested the Tarsheed PV station for Energy Storage and charging Electric Vehicles the first solar-powered charging station in Qatar.