Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy is prioritizing the purchase of solar power from its citizens, according to the Kuwait-based newspaper Al Seyassah.

This initiative, part of the ministry’s annual development plan for 2024-2025, aims to encourage the widespread installation of solar panels on rooftops across the country. By buying renewable energy generated by citizens, the ministry seeks to reduce Kuwait’s reliance on traditional power sources, lower carbon emissions, and ultimately decrease electricity costs.

The ministry plans to acquire up to 2,500 megawatts of renewable energy from citizens, which could yield substantial economic and environmental benefits. Currently, the ministry is evaluating the project’s feasibility, considering factors such as economic impact, logistical challenges, and benefits for individuals and institutions, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures.

In line with Kuwait’s green energy initiatives, the state-owned Kuwait Oil Company awarded a consulting contract in July to KBR to develop a Renewables and Hydrogen Masterplan Project.

The plan targets 17 GW of renewable energy capacity and 25 GW of green hydrogen production by 2050. Renewable energy is intended to power green hydrogen production for domestic industrial use and exports.

Aligned with its New Vision 2035, Kuwait aims to generate 15% of its renewable energy by 2030.

In May, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research engaged in discussions with an EU delegation to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy, climate change, and global environmental challenges.