The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has announced scheduled maintenance on multiple power transformer stations, leading to partial power outages in 26 areas, including Al-Sabah Health Region.

The power cuts will last four hours daily from February 9 to February 15, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM. Affected areas include Mahboula, Dasma, Sabah Al-Salem, Salwa, Fahaheel, Jahra, and others.

The Ministry has also signed a memorandum of understanding with a private company to establish a 300-megawatt power generation station under the independent supplier system.

Key Highlights of the Agreement:

• Marks Kuwait’s first independent power generation initiative.
• Aims to reduce state expenses on building new power plants.
• Ensures faster project execution with private sector involvement.
• Supports Vision 2035 by boosting renewable energy integration.

While experts like former Minister of Electricity and Water, Mohammad Bushehri, have praised this initiative, concerns remain about potential private sector control over electricity and water pricing.

Renewable energy expert Suad Al-Hussein emphasized the need for clear legal frameworks to regulate private participation, particularly in solar energy production. She stressed that approving an energy purchase law for solar providers could create new job opportunities in electrical engineering and renewable energy sectors.