Qatar Targets 25.9 Percent Renewable Power Capacity by 2035

The Government of Qatar is accelerating the deployment of utility-scale solar photovoltaics to diversify its power generation mix and lower emissions. According to a report from GlobalData, the share of renewable energy in the country's total power capacity is projected to rise from 12 percent in 2025 to 25.9 percent by 2035.

Solar PV is expected to drive this growth with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4 percent over the next decade. This transition is guided by the Third National Development Strategy and the Qatar National Vision 2030, which set a renewable energy target of 4GW by 2030. By reducing the amount of natural gas used for domestic power, the state intends to free up more volumes for liquefied natural gas export markets.

Despite the expansion of renewables, natural gas will remain the primary source of system reliability. It is expected to account for approximately 74 percent of cumulative capacity by 2035 to support peak summer cooling loads and seawater desalination. GlobalData analyst Attaurrahman Ojindaram Saibasan noted that the power sector is moving toward a structured hybrid model, though he emphasized that modernizing grid management and expanding flexible gas generation are essential to meet the 2030 targets without compromising security.