Solar & wind farms in Kuwait
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Kuwait tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Solar PVOnshore windOffshore windCSPBuilding / planned
Kuwait has 21 MW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 7 tracked facilities, ranking #153 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Solar dominates: 100% of the operating capacity (21 MW) comes from solar parks, against 0 MW of wind.
The pipeline is substantial: 0 MW under construction and 4.6 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 22,000% of today’s operating fleet.
About 2 MW (10%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2017, with 19 MW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in West Kuwait (19 MW), Jahra Governorate (2 MW).
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See also: Kuwait energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Kuwait
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidrah 500 solar farm | Solar PV | 19 MW | 2017 | Umm Gudair, West Kuwait | Kuwait Oil Company Ltd |
| Umm Al-Aish solar project | Solar PV | 1.9 MW | 2024 | Umm Al-Aish, Jahra Governorate | — |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Shagaya Solar Energy Park | Solar PV | Announced | 4.6 GW | 2018 | Al-Jahra Governate |
| Al Abdaliyah solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 60 MW | 2027 | Al Ahmadi |
Top regions (operating)
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Nearby countries
Türkiye 30.2 GWSaudi Arabia 12 GWUnited Arab Emirates 4 GWOman 3.3 GWIsrael 3 GWJordan 2.4 GWQatar 1.7 GWIraq 713 MWCyprus 552 MWAzerbaijan 354 MW