What is Kuwait Energy Outlook?

The platform came in the form of Kuwait Energy Outlook, an energy policy platform supporting eficient coordination between the energy sector stakeholders that assures coordination and robust development among them to realize the country’s domestics and international responsibilities operated and managed by national capacities.

Will Kuwait increase the share of renewables in energy demand?

Kuwait has a soft target of increasing the share of renewables in total energy demand to about 15% by 2030, up from less than 1% today. The potential for increasing the share of renewables in the electricity generation mix in Kuwait is huge, given its substantial solar and wind resources. Central Statistics Ofice,

What type of energy is used in Kuwait?

Renewable energy here is the sum of hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, modern biomass and wave and tidal energy. Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important energy source in lower-income settings. Kuwait: How much of the country’s energy comes from nuclear power?

Who was the project coordinator for the Kuwait Energy Outlook?

Mohamed Nassar was the project coordinator from the UNDP. Special thanks go to Khaled Mahdi, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, for his commissioning and sponsorship of this work. The editorial committee of the Kuwait Energy Outlook provided valuable insights and feedback.

Should Kuwait reevaluate its power generation and desalination plans?

Environmental considerations, cost reductions in renewable energy technologies and higher than expected growth in electricity and water demand could persuade Kuwait to reevaluate its current expansion plans for the power generation and desalination sectors, particularly if MED and RO technologies prove to be more eficient and reliable.

Is Kuwait facing a changing energy world?

Kuwait, like all oil-producing countries, is facing a changing energy world today. Shifting supply, demand and technology trends have ushered in an energy world where oil-price volatility and market uncertainty are the defining features.