Qatar's initial storage space project counts on Tesla batteries

• The 1 MW/4 MWh storage system will be used to store power throughout top hours or when the terminal reaches optimum lots in addition to for improving network voltage.

The Qatar General Electricity and also Water Corp (Kahramaa) has actually installed a 1 MW/4 MWh storage system at its 11 kV Nuaija terminal.

The facility, integrated in collaboration with Qatari conglomerate Al-Attiyah Group as well as US electric car manufacturer and also battery provider Tesla, is planned to store power during height hours or when the station gets to maximum lots along with to improve network voltage.

The QAR10 million ($2.7 million) project was carried out in one year, with the Al Attiyah Group in charge of the setup of the storage systems and also Tesla for offering the batteries.

"Kahramaa was successful in finishing the project ahead of timetable as well as starting procedures to gain from it during the summertime duration, which is one of the greatest durations of energy intake in the State of Qatar compared to the rest of the year," the energy stated.

The project relies upon Tesla Powerpack batteries, which are a scalable AC-connected storage solution for large applications. According to the supplier, each Powerpack is a storage device with a capability of 232 kWh and also containing 16 individual battery capsules, a thermal control system and also numerous sensors that keep track of and also report on cell degree efficiency.

Qatar released a brand-new method to expand its energy mix with solar and renewables at the end of 2017. With plentiful solar irradiation, solar is taken into consideration the most feasible means towards a cleaner and also lower-cost energy mix for Qatar.

The Middle Eastern country in January ended an 800 MW solar tender that supplied a final price of QAR0.0571/ kWh ($0.016/ kWh)-- at the time the most affordable gaining quote ever signed up in an auction for large scale renewable energy.

It likewise organizes a 300 MW component production center in Doha, which is run by local manufacturer Qatar Solar Energy (QSE).