The first polysilicon was produced at Qatar Solar Technologies' plant where Punj Lloyd was the EPC contractor.

The contract for the 8,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) manufacturing facility in Qatar was awarded to Punj Lloyd by Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) as part of QSTec's plans to set up a plant for high-purity solar grade polysilicon. The site was in Ras Laffan Industrial City in the north east of Qatar, the heart of Qatar's LNG (liquefied natural gas) refineries and exports.

The activation of QSTec's plant represents a major step forward for the MENA region's solar industry.

Speaking on this milestone, Atul Jain, Director - Punj Lloyd said, "We are happy that as the EPC contractor of this world-class facility, we have been able to establish our client's commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and greenhouse gas reduction." QSTec polysilicon plant is the largest polysilicon plant in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and QSTec plans to expand the capacity of this plant to over 50,000 MTPA. 

On achieving this major milestone, QSTec's Chairman and CEO, Dr. Khalid K. Al Hajri said, "We are now moving from the construction phase towards full scale production and it's an incredibly exciting time for QSTec and the region's solar industry. The MENA region's solar industry is forecast for high growth and QSTec is well positioned to meet this demand."

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