Upscaling a grid for a digital future
When it comes to reliable delivery of power and securely future proofing Qatar’s power infrastructure, Kahramaa turns to long-term partner Siemens, for hard and software solutions to ensure the national grid meets the challenges of the digital age.Reliable electricity drives sustainable growth
As Qatar’s utility provider, Kahramaa, deploys Siemens technology solutions to safely and reliably deliver power within the nation, relentlessly supporting country's development.
A stable and scalable grid that delivers reliable power is necessary to support Qatar achieve sustainable development in the digital age. To upscale Qatar’s national grid, Kahramaa works closely with Siemens to implement reliable transmission & distribution, and remote control & protection technology, to effectively scale up and future proof the country’s power infrastructure in the digital age.
Siemens turnkey solutions, such as, the Siemens series of highly dependable gas-insulated switchgears and other substation technology ensures power is effectively directed and transported along the national grid. In addition Kahramaa leverages Siemens remote control and protection technology to ensure the necessary dynamic control of substations to enable renewable integration towards a highly flexible and safe delivery of power in the digital age.
1. Power Plant
Generating electricity to meet demand.
Step-up transformer
Stepping up the generated electricity to Extra High Voltage (EHV) as it leaves the power plant onto the grid.
With an innovative technology, Qatar’s national grid is not only reliable but also stands ready for the country’s next stage of development in the digital age.
With an innovative technology, Qatar’s national grid is not only reliable but also stands ready for the country’s next stage of development in the digital age.
400kV:
Extra High Voltage (EHV)
2. Transmission
Transmitting power efficiently along the high voltage power grid.
Gas-insulated Switchgear (GIS)
Is the combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses and circuit brakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment inside the substation.
Step-down transformer
Transforms electricity to lower voltage as it travels along the power grid.
220kV and above: High Voltage
(HV)
Overhead transmission lines
A new standard in urban development
With Siemens transmission and distribution technology solutions, power is reliable and safely delivered to the society.
Underground distribution lines
Overhead distribution lines
Residential Consumers
380V and above: Low Voltage
(LV)
