Kuwait Ramps Up Green Energy Drive with Smart Meters
KUWAIT CITY, May 12: Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has successfully completed the installation of smart electricity meters in approximately 95% of schools and mosques across the country, according to informed sources within the ministry. The remaining installations are expected to be finalized soon.
Sources explained that the smart meters enable the ministry to remotely control and cut off power supply to schools after class hours and to mosques following prayer times—an initiative aimed at curbing unnecessary electricity consumption. The move reflects the commitment of Minister Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem and senior officials to promoting energy efficiency, particularly during peak demand periods.
In a separate development, Undersecretary Dr. Adel Al-Zamel took part in the opening session of the Kuwait Sustainable Energy Conference, held under the theme 'High-Level Dialogue on Regional Policies: Collaborative Pathways for Renewable Energy Solutions and Gateways for Hydrogen Trade.'
The session highlighted Kuwait's national priorities in renewable energy development and hydrogen utilization. Attendees reviewed the recently signed agreement with China's State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to advance the Shagaya and Abdaliya renewable energy projects, which aim to generate over 3,000 megawatts of electricity.
Dr. Al-Zamel stated that Kuwait's renewable energy capacity is projected to reach 4,800 megawatts by 2029, leveraging various technologies. He emphasized that the region's transition to clean energy must support both economic growth and national interests. He identified green and blue hydrogen development as key opportunities, pointing to the region's abundant renewable and hydrocarbon resources as strategic assets in the energy transformation process.
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