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Arab Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait ramps up campaign for responsible energy use
KUWAIT CITY, June 1: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy launched the third edition of the National Energy Saving Campaign (Waffer) on Sunday to promote awareness of electricity and water conservation, aimed at protecting resources, reducing waste, and ensuring environmental and economic sustainability. At a press conference held at the Government Communication Center, Undersecretary and Chairman of the Electricity and Water Consumption Rationalization Committee, Dr. Adel Al-Zamel, said the campaign focuses on encouraging a culture of responsible energy use. He emphasized that the initiative aligns with national policy goals and has broad government support. Al-Zamel highlighted the increasing rates of electricity and water consumption in Kuwait, which he said have led to growing environmental and economic pressures. He urged government bodies, institutions, and individuals to reassess their consumption habits and support efforts to reduce waste. He added that the campaign is a shared national responsibility and a call to adopt rational use as a value, moderation as a strength, and cooperation as a pathway to sustainability. Al-Zamel noted that Kuwait's per capita energy consumption remains high compared to other countries, calling for increased media efforts to promote responsible water use. He expressed confidence in the campaign's success through collective participation and commended government agencies for their efforts to reduce energy use in public buildings. Engineers Khadija Bushehri and Mohammed Al-Hattab, leaders of the Ministry's awareness team, presented a media campaign designed to encourage responsible energy behavior and engage both public and private sectors in conservation efforts. They said the campaign also promotes energy-efficient products and practices. A children's awareness video featuring cartoon characters "Kahroob" and "Qatura" was also shown to introduce energy-saving concepts at an early age. The Ministry invited the public to visit the Waffer pavilion at Avenues Mall (Phase 2) to learn more about energy waste and methods of efficient consumption.
Arab Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
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.
Arab News
18-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
China, Kuwait sign agreement to expand solar power projects
LONDON: Kuwait and China signed a framework agreement this week which included a commitment to cooperate in renewable energy and solar plants technology. The framework agreement was reached after six months of negotiations, according to Adel Al-Zamel, the undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy, who signed the agreement in Kuwait with Ren Jingdong, the deputy director of the Chinese National Energy Administration. The agreement outlines a plan, overseen by the Chinese side, for the third and fourth zones of the Al-Shagaya and Al-Abdiliya solar plants projects. Each project will have a joint production capacity of 3,500 megawatts, with the potential to increase to 5,000 megawatts, the Kuwait News Agency reported. Shagaya Renewable Energy Park, which is in a desert zone near the Kuwait-Saudi border, plays an integral part in Kuwait's plan to generate 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Kuwait and China last month signed an agreement to develop the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port, which is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative and will have a capacity to handle more than 8 million containers. On March 22 the two countries will celebrate the 54th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. Kuwait's Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem and other Kuwaiti and Chinese officials were present during the agreement's signing ceremony.
Asharq Al-Awsat
18-03-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
China Tightens Ties to Kuwait with Deal to Expand Solar Power
China will help increase capacity at two solar projects in Kuwait, further boosting ties after the two countries agreed to develop a long-delayed strategic port. The new 'framework agreement,' reached after six months of negotiations, will see the expansion of the Al-Shagaya and Al-Abdiliya solar plants, Kuwait's state-run KUNA news agency reported Monday. The governments of both countries signed on Monday the framework agreement, which contains technical details on the joint cooperation on renewable energy. The agreement came in line with the Kuwaiti leadership's directives to expand the implementation of grand projects signed with China. Under the agreement, the Chinese side will build the renewable projects in two regions in Kuwait at a joint production capacity of 3,500 megawatts with a possible boost to 5,000 megawatts. Last month, Kuwait and China signed an agreement to execute the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. In Beijing on Monday, the new 'framework agreement' was signed by Kuwait's Undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity and Water and renewable energy Dr Adel Al-Zamel and Ren Jingdong, Deputy Director of the Chinese National Energy Administration. The signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the National Energy Administration and it was attended by Kuwait Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat who is also rapporteur of the high Kuwait-China Committee for agreements and MoUs execution. Also present were Kuwait Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem and other Kuwaiti and Chinese officials. In comments to KUNA, Ambassador Hayat affirmed that the framework agreement came in line with the Kuwaiti leadership's directive concerning major joint projects. He said more details on grand projects signed with China would come into light soon including the agreement signed back in February to execute the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. He said that Chinese-Kuwaiti ties were witnessing huge leaps on several domains, reflecting the strong and robust relations linking the two countries. For his part, Al-Zamel spoke about the framework agreement, revealing that it came after six months of negotiations. It resulted in setting a plan, supervised by the Chinese side, for the third and fourth zones of Al-Shagaya and Al-Abdiliya renewable projects as well at a joint production capacity of 3,500 megawatts with a possible boost to 5,000 megawatts. Kuwait and China will celebrate on March 22, the 54th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations, which began back in 1971.
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait, China sign framework agreement on renewable energy technology
BEIJING: The State of Kuwait and China signed on Monday an framework agreement, which contains technical details on the joint cooperation on renewable energy. Kuwait's Undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity and Water and renewable energy Dr. Adel Al-Zamel took part in the signing ceremony along Ren Jingdong, Deputy Director of the Chinese National Energy Administration. The signing ceremony was held in the headquarters of the National Energy Administration and it was attended by Kuwait Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat who is also rapporteur of the high Kuwait-China Committee for agreements and MoUs execution. Also present were Kuwait Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem and other Kuwaiti and Chinese officials. Undersecretary Dr. Al-Zamel spoke about the framework agreement, revealing that it came after six months of negotiations. It resulted in setting a plan, supervised by the Chinese side, for the third and fourth zones of Al-Shagaya and Al-Abdiliya renewable projects as well at a joint production capacity of 3,500 megawatts for each project with a possible boost to 5,000 megawatts. Meanwhile, Ambassador Hayat affirmed that the framework agreement came in line with the Kuwaiti leadership's directive concerning major joint projects, adding that more details on grand projects signed with China would come into light soon including the agreement signed back in February to execute the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port. He said that Chinese-Kuwaiti ties were witnessing huge leaps on several domains, reflecting the strong and robust relations linking the two countries. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's previous visit to China and his meeting with President Xi Jinping had solidified ties further and led to the mutual agreement on boosting ties on all possible levels, affirmed the diplomat. Kuwait and China will celebrate on March 22nd the 54th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations, which began back in 1971. All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
