Press Releases
Qatar Solar Technologies wins Top Middle East Leaders Award
07/05/2013
The 4th Middle East Business Leaders Awards, honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the region, announced that Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) was voted as a winner of the Leadership in Global Solar Technology Awards during the recent event in Abu Dhabi.
29/04/2013
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and SolarWorld AG today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Educate A Child (EAC) programme that was launched in November 2012 to bring quality primary education to millions of out of school children.
QSTec to Power Qatar's First Passivhaus
11/03/2013
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) presented Barwa with the first of 136 solar modules that will be used to power Qatar’s Passivhaus-Baytna project. When installed, the SolarWorld-QSTec photovoltaic monocrystalline silicon panels will provide all of Passivhaus’ electricity requirements, with excess power being exported back into Kahramaa’s power grid.
Qatar Solar Technologies honoured with Best Emerging Renewable Energy Company Award
05/12/2012
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec), the Qatar-based solar grade polysilicon company that is a supporter of innovative uses of solar technologies and applications, has been honoured with the New Economy Magazine’s Clean Tech & New Energy Award 2012 for Best Emerging Renewable Energy Company in the Middle East and North Africa.
Qatar Solar Technologies and SolarWorld showcase a solar powered Super Car
03/12/2012
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and SolarWorld AG are presenting the electric super car, Tesla Roadster, with SolarWorld’s innovative solar energy technology, at the Qatar Sustainability Expo, currently taking place at the Doha Exhibition Centre on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP18) in Qatar.
QSTEC ACHIEVES 2 MILLION MAN HOURS WITHOUT A LOST TIME INCIDENT
28/11/2012
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) marked a milestone at its polysilicon plant site this month, having reached 2 million man hours without a lost time incident.
Qatar Solar Technologies to meet Qatar’s 2014 Solar Energy Target
21/10/2012
Qatar will generate 1.8 Gigawatts (1,800 Megawatts) of solar power by 2014 as part of the vision to generate 20 per cent of the country’s total energy requirements through renewable sources,
11/08/2012
Doha, Qatar, August 11, 2012: QSTec and GASAL Q.S.C. successfully completed negotiations on a hydrogen and nitrogen long term supply agreement following a signing ceremony held at Qatar Solar Technologie’s West Bay Headquarters on Saturday
QSTEC AND KAHRAMAA SIGN MOU TO DISTRIBUTE SOLAR POWER IN QATAR IN THE FUTURE
29/07/2012
Doha, Qatar, Sunday 29, July 2012 - Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) committed to supporting Kahramaa with the future distribution of solar energy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Sunday.
GERMAN SOLAR COMPANIES URGED TO COLLABORATE WITH QATAR SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
14/06/2012
Berlin, Germany, 14 June 2012 - German solar companies were urged to collaborate with Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) on Thursday to share and create knowledge in building a brand new industry in Qatar.