Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation(KAHRAMAA)

Company description

KAHRAMAA is the sole transmission and distribution system owner and operator for the electricity and water sector in  Qatar. Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” was established in July 2000 in terms of Law # 10 to regulate and maintain the supply of electricity and water to customers. 

KAHRAMAA buys, distributes and sells electricity and water as follows:
1. Formulate Power & Water Purchase Agreements (PWPA) and provide necessary technical and corporate support for establishment of generation & desalination ventures.
2. Own, construct and operate electricity & water transmission and distribution networks in the State of Qatar.
3. Set-up plans and programs for development of electricity & water transmission and distribution networks.
4. Lay out regulations, standards and codes of practices for electricity & water supplies to buildings and facilities.
5. Provide consultancy services related to its activities and operations.

Company details

City:
Doha
Address:
Corniche Street, Number 61,Sheraton Roundabout Doha

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Company updates

  • November 08, 2022

    Commercial operation begins for 800 MW Solar PV project in Qatar

    Qatar Energy has announced that the construction for 800 MW Al-Kharsaah Solar PV Power Plant (KSPP) located 80 km west of Doha in Qatar has been completed.  

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  • October 14, 2020

    Sungrow to power the 800 MW Al Kharsaa project in Qatar

    Sungrow, the global inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced that it will power the 800 MWp Al Kharsaa project in Qatar with featured 1500V string inverter SG250HX. The proje...

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  • July 31, 2020

    Financial close for 800MW solar in Qatar

    Electricity Unit Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation KAHRAMAA has announced the financial closure and completion of all needed financial arrangements with the international financiers invo...

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  • January 21, 2020

    PPA signed for 800 MW solar project in Qatar

    Marubeni Corporation, through a Special Purpose Company, established with Siraj Energy and Total Solar International, has executed a Power Purchase Agreement with Qatar General Electricity and Water C...

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