The recent high temperatures in the country have affected the calculations of the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, leading to scheduled power outages in five residential areas: Sabah Al-Ahmad Residential, West Abdullah Al-Mubarak, Rumaithiya, Salwa, and Bidaa. This measure aims to ensure the stability of the electrical system and manage the increased demand for electricity during peak hours, which are from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, according to the ministry’s calculations.

Additionally, the ministry announced yesterday that it might need to implement consecutive power cuts in certain areas due to emergency maintenance on some electricity generation units. It has urged customers to reduce consumption, particularly during the afternoon when the electrical load indicator reached the red zone, recording 17,100 megawatts at 3:00 pm on Wednesday. The high temperatures and the need for emergency maintenance have led to the need for these scheduled power outages around noon.

To address these issues, the ministry emphasized the importance of ongoing energy conservation across all residential areas. It also highlighted the need to advance all proposed electricity production projects and overcome any obstacles to ensure a sufficient electricity supply. This would help Kuwait achieve self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on energy imports from the Gulf interconnection network. The ministry’s plan includes several projects, and accelerating these initiatives is crucial for meeting future energy demands.