Chinese state-owned companies will take over the development of 3. 5 GW of solar projects in Kuwait as part of a framework agreement for renewable energy cooperation signed between the two countries this week.
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.
Why did Kuwait sign a deal with China?
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.
Who signed the energy deal in Kuwait?
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. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement!
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.