Although details of the exact nature of the relationship are still under wraps, Nitzschke confirmed the plant will feature SolarWorld technology.

SolarWorld chief executive Frank Asbeck had earlier told German newspaper Handelsblatt that his company would help Qatar in its ambitions for comprehensive manufacturing facilities for PV modules in the Middle Eastern state.

Neither Asbeck, nor Nitzschke, gave details on the size of the future module plant in Qatar, but the latter said it would serve rapidly expanding regional markets in the Middle East.

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