Energy Efficiency: Change for

Qatar’s Future
Alah Omar
Dana Abouhassanain
Kushal Guptha
Mostafa Faraj
The Problem: Energy
Consumption Maximum demand by sectors (MW/y)
8000
 22% surge in electrical energy 7000

consumption, since 2016. 6000

5000
 Contributes to increasing 4000

carbon dioxide emissions. 3000

2000
 Domestic energy consumption 1000

is about 76% 0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Industrial Maximum Demand Domestic Maximum Demand

Kaharamaa, 2020 2
 Possible Solutions
01 02 03
LEDs Lights Pavegen Tiles
Phase Changing
Materials (PCMs)

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 01
Pavegen Tiles
 Walking into electricity, using
electromagnetic generators.
 2 steps = 6 joules1 of energy
Top view lights a bulb for
appx. 3 seconds
Side view
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FAQ , n.d. 4
 02
LEDs Light Emitting
Diode
 Consumes 80% less energy2, longer
lifespan, and produces less heat
compared to traditional lights.
 Widely implemented in Qatar.
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US Department of Energy, n.d. 5
 PCM-incorporated wall

03 Maintains human
comfort temp

PCMs Phase
Change Materials
 Absorbs heat  Cooler building’s  limited
demand for AC  reduced energy consumption.
 Energy reduction up to 10-30%3.
 Accessible, affordable, and environmentally safe.

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James et al., 2012 6
How do PCMs work?
 Excess heat melts the PCM.
 Reducing heat in the room.
 Allowing the room to be cooled
efficiently.
 Thus reducing the total
electricity used.

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 Solution Decision Matrix
Criteria
Reduces Impact on
Ease of
energy CO2 Cost
implementation Total
consumption emissions (wt.3)
(wt.3)
(wt.5) (wt.4)

PCMs 4 3 2 3 12

Solutions Pavegen 1 4 3 2 10

LEDs 3 2 2 2 9

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 Why did we chose PCMs?
 Low cost of PCMs of around 2-14$ 4 reduce the use of
cooling systems.
 Thermal comfort and enhanced air quality indoors.
 Long-lifespan less maintenance of cooling systems.
 Reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
 Non-toxic.

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Bland et al., 2017 9
 Thank You!
Any Questions?
References

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