AL Kharsaah, 800 MWp Solar Power Plant Used in the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Since being inaugurated by FIFA as the host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has been serious about building massive infrastructure. The Qatari government has spent around IDR 3,140 trillion to make the World Cup a success in its country. This fantastic value makes the 2022 FIFA World Cup the most expensive World Cup of all time.

In addition to building infrastructure such as stadiums, hotels, airports, and telecommunications facilities, Qatar is also serious about building environmentally friendly power plants. One of them is the Al Kharsaah Solar Power Plant with a capacity of 800 MWp. A solar power plant built to supply energy needs during the World Cup.

Al Kharsaah, the first solar power plant in Qatar with a capacity of 800 MWp with an area of ​​10 square kilometers. Located 80 km west of the capital city of Doha, this solar power plant was developed by the French integrated multinational oil and gas company Total Energies and Qatar Energy with Marubeni as its partner.

Al Kharsaah integrates 2 million high-efficiency LONGi Hi-MO series bifacial modules mounted on a single-axis tracker. This panel is also equipped with Photovoltaic cells on both sides that allow it to capture direct sunlight on one side and capture the rays reflected on the ground by the other side so that electricity can be produced optimally.

Qatar inaugurated Al Kharsaah on October 18, 2022. Al Kharsaah is able to provide electricity needs of up to 10% of Qatar's energy supply, including when the 2022 World Cup takes place.

The Minister of Energy and President of Qatar Energy, Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said that Al Kharsaah is one of the largest solar power plants in the Middle East. Its existence can be a source of pride for the Qatari people who are starting to commit to using non-fossil energy.

Finally, Patrick Pouyanne as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Total Energies said that this giant project contributes to Qatar's sustainability roadmap. Al Kharsaah proves Total Energies' ability to support oil-producing countries in their energy transition. The mission combines natural gas and solar energy to meet the increasing demand for electricity. According to him, the success brings his party closer to the goal of increasing production capacity by 35 GW by 2025.

source: kora-jakarta.com, mediaedukasi.id, liputan9.com, listrikindonesia.com, energynews.portal.id, republika.co.id, merdeka.com, finance.detik.com

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