China to Build Massive Solar Power Plant in Kuwait

Kuwait is taking a big step toward a greener future and China is right there to help make it happen.

This week, Kuwait and China signed a new framework agreement focused on renewable energy and solar technology. The deal was the result of six months of negotiations and was signed in Kuwait by Adel Al-Zamel, undersecretary at the Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy, and Ren Jingdong, deputy director of China’s National Energy Administration.

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The agreement outlines plans to develop the third and fourth zones of the Al-Shagaya and Al-Abdiliya solar plant projects. Combined, these projects are expected to generate a whopping 3,500 megawatts of power, with potential to scale up to 5,000 megawatts, according to the Kuwait News Agency.

Shagaya Renewable Energy Park, located near the Kuwait-Saudi border, is already a cornerstone of Kuwait’s goal to generate 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The new deal with China is expected to fast-track that target, adding significant momentum to Kuwait’s clean energy transition.

This isn’t the only major collaboration between the two countries. Just last month, Kuwait and China signed another agreement to develop the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Once complete, the port will be able to handle over 8 million containers annually.

The energy agreement also comes just ahead of a milestone: Kuwait and China will celebrate 54 years of diplomatic ties on March 22.

Kuwait’s Ambassador to China, Jassem Al-Najem, and other top officials from both sides attended the signing ceremony, marking yet another chapter in the growing partnership between the two nations.

This move signals Kuwait’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix while reinforcing strong economic and strategic ties with China.