Electricity in Kuwait in 2023/2024

In the last 12 months from May 2023 to April 2024, Kuwait's electricity consumption was entirely dependent on fossil fuels, with gas making up more than half of this consumption at 58%. This implies that close to none of Kuwait's electricity came from low-carbon energy sources, marking a significant area for improvement. Utilizing 100% fossil energy has considerable environmental drawbacks, including air pollution and contributing to climate change. Therefore, transitioning towards greener, more sustainable sources of electricity is not only beneficial but crucial.

Suggestions

To increase its low-carbon electricity generation, Kuwait can look towards countries that have successfully implemented such strategies. France serves as a powerful example with over 67% of its electricity generated from nuclear energy, showcasing the potential for nuclear power as a cornerstone of clean electricity. Additionally, Denmark's achievement of generating 61% of its electricity from wind demonstrates how harnessing wind energy can significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Kuwait can draw from these examples to diversify its energy mix by investing in nuclear and wind energy, which are scalable, reliable, and extremely effective for reducing carbon emissions.

History

Looking at the history of low-carbon electricity in Kuwait, significant growth in such energies has been noticeable since 2019. In 2019 and 2020, solar energy saw an incremental increase, each year adding approximately 0.1 TWh of electricity, marking the initial steps towards diversification. However, wind energy generation has remained stagnant at 0 TWh from 2013 through 2023, indicating a clear area that requires attention and development. Despite the slow start, these initial steps in solar energy represent a growing awareness and effort towards more sustainable electricity production, which Kuwait can further expand upon by adopting advanced strategies and technologies from global leaders in low-carbon energy.

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