The Qatar power market size reached USD 2,156.17 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 4,430.19 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.33% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by Qatar's ambitious renewable energy transition with massive solar power expansion projects, comprehensive power infrastructure modernization and grid enhancement programs led by KAHRAMAA, and rapidly growing energy demand necessitating large-scale power generation investments. Additionally, the government's commitment to achieving renewable energy in the power mix and significant infrastructure spending is expanding the Qatar power market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 2,156.17 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 4,430.19 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 8.33% |
Renewable Energy Transformation and Solar Power Growth
Qatar is witnessing a revolutionary transformation towards renewable energy with record solar power capacity growth leading market development. The nation has witnessed incredible milestones with prominent solar projects, such as the 800 MW operational Al Kharsaah solar power plant, one of the biggest solar complexes in the Middle East and contributing around 10% of Qatar's peak power demand. The solar capacity of Qatar had grown to 875 MW by 2025 with Al Kharsaah project adding 800 MW and other projects adding the total renewable capacity of 1,675 MW combined with Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar power plants. The Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES) of the government aims at 4 GW of utility-scale renewable power capacity by 2030 with a major emphasis on solar power, which will radically transform the energy sector and minimize reliance on traditional thermal power generation. This strategic shift towards renewable energy is congruent with Qatar's goal of lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 and makes Qatar a regional pioneer in embracing clean energy.
Power Grid Upgradation and Grid Reinforcement
The Qatar power industry is experiencing across-the-board infrastructure upgradation with heavy investments in distribution and transmission infrastructure to meet expanding energy needs and integrate renewable energy. KAHRAMAA, the national water and electricity corporation, is spearheading this effort through strategic expansion programs of infrastructure that reinforce grid stability and operational performance. KAHRAMAA contracted 3.1 billion Qatari riyals of work in May 2025 to expand power infrastructure, including building seven high-voltage substations and 212 kilometers of underground cable and overhead lines. These infrastructure investments are critical in supporting the accommodation of renewable energy integration, handling grid intermittency issues, and providing assured power supply toward Qatar's National Vision 2030 goals for energy security and sustainable development.
Increasing Energy Demand and Large Power Projects
The Qatar power market growth is supported by the rising population, industrialization, and rising energy demand in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The growth of the Qatar power market is driven by long-term economic growth and urban developments requiring substantial growth of power generation capacity. Electricity consumption in Qatar increased at a rate of 6.5% per year since 2020, reaching 56 TWh in 2024, due to rising air conditioning loads and water desalination industry growth. The residential and industrial sectors consume significant amount of electricity, showing differentiated energy demand trends throughout the economy. To meet this increased need, large power generation projects are on the drawing board. Such massive investments reflect the government's determination to ensure energy security while promoting economic diversification and industrial development under the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on generation source.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
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Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Generation Sources Covered | Thermal, Hydro, Renewable, Others |
Regions Covered | Ad Dawhah, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Others |
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