The new facility, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2013, will manufacture 8,000 metric tons per year of high-purity solar grade polysilicon.
Punj Lloyd Group has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the project, while German solar company centrotherm photovoltaics will deliver technology and equipment for the plant.
QSTec said it aims to leverage Qatar’s natural resources and advanced research facilities to manufacture and develop solar technologies locally.
Launched in 2010, QSTec is a joint venture company formed between Qatar Solar, SolarWorld and Qatar Development Bank.
