The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has announced that starting Saturday, maintenance work will commence on several secondary transformer stations across all six governorates of Kuwait. This scheduled maintenance is expected to continue for one week.

In its official statement, released via its social media platforms, the Ministry explained that temporary power outages will occur in specific areas and during set time periods as outlined in the maintenance plan.

The exact timing and location of the outages will depend on the progress of the maintenance work. Adjustments may be made to the schedule based on field updates.

This action is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance power infrastructure reliability and ensure the stability of electrical distribution during the high-demand summer months.

The Ministry has also called on all citizens and residents to reduce electricity consumption, particularly during peak hours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to:

• Limit the use of heavy appliances during peak times
• Set air conditioning units to 26°C, as recommended by energy conservation guidelines
• Use energy-efficient lighting and appliances whenever possible

Ministry Reiterates Commitment to Service Improvement

The Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to upgrading Kuwait’s electricity infrastructure, promising that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure minimal disruption during the maintenance period. Emergency teams will remain on standby to address any unexpected incidents.