​Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has announced the start of receiving applications to participate in the Best Green Sustainable Initiative Competition under the theme 'Green Energy for Sustainable Qatar', which is among the initiatives of the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed).

All applications shall be submitted through Tarsheed page on KAHRAMAA website km.qa/Tarsheed, after reviewing the terms and conditions, and filling in the registration form. Applications to participate in the competition will continue until 1 April 2018.

The competition is meant to create environmental awareness about the concept of sustainable energy in the society and raise public awareness about the culture of the efficient use of natural resources for a better life. It also aims at achieving the slogan of the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed): "Keep Qatar Pulsing" in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

KAHRAMAA renews its commitment to its responsibility for providing sustainable resources of electricity and water and improving the quality of life for future generations.

The Department of Conservation and Energy Efficiency at KAHRAMAA has launched the competition that includes all sectors and accepts initiatives from individuals and companies.

The participation is open to Qataris and residents in Qatar with a view to support the development and innovation of technology and business models that promote sustainable energy and its efficiency and help reduce harmful carbon emissions for a sustainable future in the country. The competition also includes the study of projects and initiatives being implemented in Qatar. Winners will be announced and honored at Tarsheed 6th Annual celebration to be held in April 2018.

It is worth mentioning that KAHRAMAA - represents in the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency “Tarsheed” - contributes to the deployment of renewable energy technologies and culture by providing the necessary technical support to all state entities, especially in relation to solar energy, as well as encouraging the various sectors to adopt renewable energy solutions such as solar heaters and solar panels, etc.

KAHRAMAA, through Tarsheed 22 Project, has installed solar panels and renewable energy systems in the three winning schools; the first stage. New techniques are being implemented in the three winning schools in the second phase of Tarsheed 22 in cooperation with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The regulations of solar panels associated and non-associated with the network, as well as regulations of solar heaters, have been completed. A committee, headed by the Ministry of Energy and Industry and with the participation of KAHRAMAA, is currently conducting a strategic study and a comprehensive roadmap for renewable energy in Qatar that includes policies, tariffs and related regulations.