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Qatar sees decrease in greenhouse gas emissions thanks to new District Cooling System

60% of all household electricity use is for air conditioning, and district cooling can save up to 40% of that amount of energy compared to traditional cooling systems. The district…

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Kahramaa launches new AI platform to boost efficiency, customer experience

AI can analyse energy usage data and make recommendations on how to optimise energy consumption, reduce waste and improve efficiency. Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has partnered with…

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All Woqod petrol stations to install electric car charging units

This year, 150 charging stations will be installed in across the country to encourage more environmentally friendly transportation. All Woqod fuel stations are set to have electric vehicle (EV) charging…

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Can Kahramaa’s newly installed smart metres slash your home bills?

Smart meters provide detailed information on consumption in order to reduce electricity bills. Around 280,000 smart electricity and water metres have been installed by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa)…

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Kahramaa sells land in Lusail in multi-million riyal deal

The multimillion-dollar agreement will open doors for new projects in the area, which has been dubbed as ‘City of the Future.’ A Qatari public stock company, Qatar General Electricity &…

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New electric car charging service launched

Kahramaa, in collaboration with Tarsheed, has completed the installation and operation of 25 electric vehicle charging stations around Qatar. A new electronic service has been launched that allows people to request…

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Qatar’s Tarsheed initiative wiped out 400,000 tonnes of carbon footprint in 2020

Authorities have been implementing several projects to enhance sustainability to achieve Qatar’s 2030 vision. Almost 290-gigawatt electricity and 32 million cubic metres of water were reduced last year thanks to…

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The Round up

The Round Up 1 Feb 2021

Top stories making headlines in Qatar on #TheRoundUp ???? @kahramaa 20% price hike goes into effect ???????? Bahraini official claims Qatar ‘not serious’ in resolving issues ???????? @AliBinTowar visits…

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News

Kahramaa’s 20% ‘water sanitation fee’ hike to hit bills this month

The new fees will be reflected in the February 2021 electricity and water bills. Expats and organisations will pay 20% more on top of their already existing monthly bill this…

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