Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and SolarWorld AG have displayed their electric super-car, the Tesla Roadster, which features SolarWorld’s innovative solar energy technology, at the Qatar Sustainability Expo at the Doha Exhibition Centre on the sidelines of the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (COP18/CMP8) in Qatar. Both the conference and the exhibition will conclude on Friday.
For the first time in the Middle East, thousands of visitors will be able to view and learn more about the emission-free electric car, which can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in just 3.6 seconds and travel up to 300km per charge. Fuelled by electricity generated from the sun, the super-car provides a carbon dioxide-free means of transportation.
The adjoining SolarWorld SunCarport supplies solar power to charge the car’s batteries, allowing it to offer ‘super-car performance without super-car emissions’. The SunCarport can be configured to supply solar power for a wide range of solar solutions for homes and businesses.
“We are proud to bring the Tesla electric car and the SunCarport solar energy system, in conjunction with our partners SolarWorld AG, to the Qatar Sustainability Expo,” said Dr Khalid al-Hajri, chairman and CEO of QSTec.
“We are here today to send a clear message to the world that solar energy is playing a major role in our global sustainable future. By showcasing interesting solar solutions and applications to our community, we hope to inspire and encourage our young scientists and entrepreneurs to explore new uses for solar energy.
“The Tesla Roadster is an excellent example of sustainable innovation and the new technologies that are making such a positive impact on our society and environment.”
The Qatar Sustainability Expo provides a platform for the display of an array of environmentally-friendly products and initiatives, from energy saving technologies to recyclable objects.