The Scientific Center launches ‘Renewable Energy Month' under the theme ‘Energy of Tomorrow'
Mohammad Al-Sanousi, Deputy Director General of Visitor Experience at the Scientific Center, told KUNA that the initiative seeks to educate the public about renewable energy sources and showcase interactive exhibits within the center's Engineering Our World section. The program also encourages families and children to engage with energy science through hands-on, interactive activities specially designed for the summer season.
Al-Sanousi explained that the activities blend education and entertainment, featuring workshops open to visitors of all ages, alongside summer camp experiences focused on wind and solar energy concepts.
He described Renewable Energy Month as a key milestone in the center's ongoing efforts to enhance environmental awareness. The activities are conducted in collaboration with strategic partners from government and research institutions, notably the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. These collaborations are part of joint agreements aimed at boosting community understanding of sustainability issues.
Al-Sanousi highlighted that the partnership enriches the campaign's scientific content by providing accurate information about sustainable energy technologies and their potential applications in Kuwait. It also unites efforts to help visitors grasp current environmental challenges and explore possible solutions through clean energy sources.
He emphasized that these activities continue the center's mission to promote scientific and environmental education across all segments of society, reinforcing its role as a national hub for scientific awareness and experiential learning, especially during the summer months when visitor numbers peak.
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