Kuwait is increasing its focus on renewable energy with new projects and regional partnerships. At the 24th meeting of the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Boushehri discussed Kuwait’s efforts to integrate clean energy into its power generation system. The event, hosted in Kuwait for the first time, gathered representatives from Arab countries to discuss energy transition strategies.
The Minister outlined Kuwait’s plan to increase the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix. The country is working toward producing 30 percent of its power from renewable sources. He emphasized the role of energy efficiency in reducing emissions and managing power consumption across various sectors, including residential, industrial, and commercial areas.
Kuwait is developing large-scale renewable energy projects. The Shaqaya Renewable Energy Complex, a collaboration with China, is designed to generate 3,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. It includes solar photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), and wind energy. Another project, in partnership with the Public-Private Partnership Projects Authority, will add 2,700MW. Together, these projects will contribute a large portion of Kuwait’s renewable energy capacity. The combined investment is estimated at one billion Kuwaiti dinars (3.2 billion US dollars).
The country is also advancing independent power projects. A memorandum of understanding has been signed with private sector companies to supply electricity under an independent producer system. Smaller initiatives include rooftop solar panel installations on government and residential buildings. Studies are underway to evaluate offshore wind energy potential along Kuwait’s coastline.
Kuwait will also host the Kuwait Sustainable Energy Week from May 11 to 13, bringing together local and international organizations to discuss clean energy development. The country is researching energy storage technologies to enhance grid stability and is assessing hydrogen as a future energy source.
