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Qatar gears up for $19 billion makeover to transform infrastructure and economy in 2024

Public Works Authority and Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation announce sweeping public projects that promise to reshape daily life. Qatar is bracing for a transformational year in 2024 as…

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Qatar 2022’s energy solutions slashed carbon emissions by 9000 tonnes

The national grid supplied 82% of the electricity needed for the competition, the organisers said. The use of temporary facilities at FIFA World Cup stadiums and precincts that were powered…

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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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