Over 80 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has been installed by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), around World Cup stadiums and other key places last month.
The new EV charging stations will help significantly cut carbon emissions and contribute to country's efforts to host the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup.
“Beating the clock, Kahramaa installed 80+ EV stations in October, near the 8 stadiums & across the country, getting ready for the biggest sporting event - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - the 1st carbon-neutral World Cup ever,” the utility company said in a tweet.
The installation of EV charging stations is a contribution of Kahramaa to the FIFA World Cup 2022 Sustainability Strategy, which aims at delivering a tournament that sets new benchmarks for social, human, economic and environmental development. This tournament will change the way future FIFA World Cup competitions and other sporting mega-events are organised. It will build a lasting, sustainable legacy that contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030.
Kahramaa aims to build up to 1,000 fast charging stations by 2025 across the country, following QNV2030.
