Info
Info
News Article

Agreement To Study Qatar Solar Potential

News
Chevron and GreenGulf sign agreement to study solar energy in Qatar

Chevron Qatar Energy Technology QSTP-B, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation, and GreenGulf Inc. QSTP-B (GreenGulf), a Qatar-based renewable energy and clean technology company, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a joint study to test solar energy technologies and their application in Qatar. The research will be performed at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP).  The project will collect and evaluate the data provided by technologies to be located at a 35,000 square meter solar test site at QSTP. The project will also study the performance of different photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies.


The project supports QSTP's strategy for assisting in the development of a national solar energy industry in Qatar.  Solar technologies vary in their sensitivity to dust and heat and use different amounts of land and water, which can reflect their relative costs.  Measurements obtained over a period of years under Qatar climate conditions are expected to help local planners evaluate, select and install technologies best suited to local conditions.


Under the memorandum of understanding Chevron and GreenGulf will each invest up to $10 million in the study program, with Chevron's investment part of an initial $20 million commitment to QSTP.  Technology tests are expected to commence in late 2010 and continue for two to four years.


Omran Al-Kuwari, CEO of GreenGulf Inc, said "We see solar as potentially an important part of the region's future energy mix.  Together with energy efficiency, we need to identify appropriate technologies and applications and demonstrate that they are sustainable solutions.  GreenGulf's joint study with Chevron provides a strong foundation on which to build that knowledge and ensure that we are updated on this rapidly moving industry."


Carl Atallah, Vice President of Chevron Qatar Energy Technology, said "Bringing together parties with appropriate strengths is the key to successful projects.  Chevron's technical expertise, GreenGulf's entrepreneurial vision and Qatar Foundation's science community at QSTP bring together excellent resources   for studying solar energy.  Chevron is proud to take a lead technical role in this study on sustainable energy in Qatar."


Dr. Tidu Maini, Science & Technology Advisor to HH Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned and Executive Chairman of QSTP, said "In order to commercialize solar technologies and realize their full potential, we must carefully understand the environmental effects such as dust, humidity, and radiation patterns.  From this we can build realistic cost parameters based on actual Qatar conditions.  I commend Chevron and GreenGulf on their partnership and am proud that QSTP will be the centre for this vital solar research."


Chevron announced in February 2009 that it will establish its Centre for Sustainable Energy Efficiency (CSEE) at QSTP and is now in the process of building out the Centre.   Through the CSEE Chevron supports Qatar's goal for energy sustainability through research, demonstration and training of solar power and energy efficiency technologies.  The Chevron CSEE will identify solar power, solar air-conditioning and building-efficiency technologies that work best in Middle Eastern conditions.  The Centre is scheduled to open in mid 2010.

Luxcara And GE Renewable To Deliver 753 MW To Sweden With Single Onshore Wind Farm
Sonnedix Brings Chile Closer To Meet Its Renewable Power Targets
Sonnedix Adds 40 MW Of Capacity To Its Portfolio In Chile
Analysis Of UK Commercial Roof Space Shows Solar PV Film Can Achieve Net Zero Without Greenfield Sites
VivoPower International PLC Announces Completion Of Electrical Works For 39 MWdc Molong Solar Farm
International Solar Alliance Special Assembly Elects Dr Ajay Mathur As New Director General
The Smarter E South America Postponed To October 18-20, 2021
Oakapple Renewable Energy Appoint Stuart Gentry To Head Business Development
US Solar Fund To Acquire Up To 50% Of 200MWDC Mount Signal 2
Winch Energy Closes Largest Mini Grid Financing Portfolio To Date
SUNfarming Reaches Financial Close On Project Financing For 26 MWp PV Portfolio In Poland
BayWa R.e. And HeidelbergCement Sign First Solar Corporate PPA In Polish History
Going Green In Lancashire – Hundreds Of Houses Installed With Solar Panels In Ground-breaking Project
SUNfarming Secures EUR 10 Million In Fresh Money For Poland
SunBrush Mobil And Infinity Establish Service Base At Benban, Africa's Largest Solar Park
Ib Vogt Achieves Financial Close And Start Of Construction Of 116 MWp Solar PV Project In Malaysia
Leclanché Selected By ENERGODATA To Provide Battery Storage
Solar Energy For Water Treatment: IBC SOLAR Helps Water Authority Become More Sustainable
Greencoat Renewables Announces First Transaction In Nordic Market
SolarArise Commissions 75 MW Solar Plant In Uttar Pradesh
AEG Power Solutions Equips The Microgrid Laboratory Emulator Of Paderborn University
Q CELLS Solar Modules Keeping The Lights On For Dutch Bulb Grower
Driving Efficiency Through Flexible Solar Power Solutions
Sonnedix Acquires 150MW Utility Scale Project Located In Central Chile

×
Search the news archive

To close this popup you can press escape or click the close icon.
Logo
×
Logo
×
Register - Step 1

You may choose to subscribe to the Solar + Power Magazine, the Solar + Power Newsletter, or both. You may also request additional information if required, before submitting your application.


Please subscribe me to:

 

You chose the industry type of "Other"

Please enter the industry that you work in:
Please enter the industry that you work in:
 
X
Info
X
Info
{taasPodcastNotification} Array
Live Event