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Ailyn Agonia
Doha
QATAR Solar Technologies (QSTec) unveiled more than 400 solar artworks during the inauguration of the Shams Generation Exhibition 3 at the Annex Room Gallery of Fire Station in Doha on Monday.
The artworks by students from over 20 schools and universities in Qatar also include works created in collaboration between students of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) and Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq). The third edition of QSTec's educational initiative highlights the impact of global warming.
Participating schools include AlBayan Primary Independent Girls, Zaynab Preparatory Independent Girls, Al Qadesyea Model Independent Boys, Qatar Academy Doha, Qatar Academy Sidra, American School Doha and International School of London Qatar.
QSTec Chairman and CEO Dr Khalid al Hajri welcomed the guests to the event and stressed QSTec's keenness to support the new generation through initiatives like Shams Generation.
"One of the most fundamental issues faced by all countries across the planet is effectively combating climate change. We need to preserve our environment for future generations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this end, however, education is essential and we all must play a proactive role in shouldering our respective responsibilities to protect our environment."
QSTec in collaboration with Qatar Museums launched Shams Generation in 2014 to address the knowledge gap in the region on the use of solar energy and its applications. It is aimed at educating the nation's younger generation about the use of solar energy.
The exhibition will be open to the public until May 1.
