Al-Kharsaah Solar Power Plant

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The Al-Kharsaah Solar Power Plant (Arabic: محطة الكهرباء الخرسعة) is a photovoltaic power plant in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar. It is the first photovoltaic power plant in the country.

Official nameمحطة الكهرباء الخرسعة
CountryQatar
Coordinates25°14′22.6″N 51°00′55.5″E
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Al-Kharsaah Solar Power Plant
Official nameمحطة الكهرباء الخرسعة
CountryQatar
LocationAl Kharsaah, Al-Shahaniya Municipality
Coordinates25°14′22.6″N 51°00′55.5″E
StatusOperational
Construction beganJuly 2020
Commission dateOctober 2022
Solar farm
Type
Power generation
Nameplate capacity800 MW
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History

The construction started in July 2020.[1] The power plant was built in two phases, each with 400 MW generation capacity construction. The power plant was commissioned in 2022, making it the first photovoltaic power plant in Qatar.[2]

Design and layout

The power plant covers an area of 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi).[2]

Technical specifications

The power plant has a total installed generation capacity of 800 MW.[2]

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