Next* Magazine, Issue 5 - Chevron

PHOTO: MARC MARRIOTT
Amer Al-Rayahi and Jeff Muñoz observe a solar panel showing the effects of solar angles that
are created by such conditions as time of day and seasonality on energy output.
“The test facility in Qatar is an exciting
opportunity to apply the broad and deep
understanding of solar energy that our
company is known for in the United States,”
said Chevron Energy Solutions President
Jim Davis. “Our experience in engineering
and building solar systems gives us a distinct
advantage in completing the QSTP project.”
Carl Atallah, Chevron’s country manager
in Qatar, said, “The solar test facility in Qatar
complements similar Chevron facilities in
California and New Mexico, providing us with
the opportunity to test the performance of
various solar technologies in widely different
environments. We are proud to take a lead
technical role in this study on sustainable
energy.” ■
The Energy Efficiency Experience
Next Generation
A highlight of Chevron’s Center for Sustainable Energy Efficiency (CSEE) at
the Qatar Science & Technology Park is the visitors’ center, where guests,
through interactive displays, can learn about and experience next-generation
lighting, solar technologies and energy efficiency.
Along with the goal of identifying solar power, solar air conditioning and
low-energy lighting technologies best suited for Qatar’s climate, the Chevron
CSEE conducts seminars and workshops on sustainable energy designed for
a variety of audiences, including industry professionals, researchers and
students, and the general public.
Students and the public can visit the education center to learn about
solar power and ways to reduce energy consumption. Engineering students
are receiving training and internships. And municipal planners, property
developers, engineers and architects can obtain detailed information on the
performance of solar and efficiency technologies and consider implementing
these green building technologies in their construction.
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