Electricity Load Keeps Falling Again
The Minister of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy in Kuwait, Dr. Sabeel Abdulaziz Al-Mughayzum, discussed the performance and challenges faced by the electricity system during the summer season of 2026. He explained that the maximum electrical load reached 17,540 MW, a decrease of 70 MW compared to summer 2025, continuing a downward trend for the second consecutive year, despite ongoing urban and economic expansion and the addition of new loads totaling 2,078 MW since summer 2024. These results reflect the ministry’s efforts to improve consumption efficiency and activate load management measures, such as reducing working hours and halting factories during peak times, in addition to the awareness campaign "Save," which helped lower electricity demand during peak periods. Al-Mughayzum also pointed to the challenges resulting from Iranian attacks on the grid, which affected some units and maintenance activities. However, technical teams worked continuously on repairs to ensure ongoing service. He emphasized the importance of community and institutional cooperation to foster a culture of conservation, while reaffirming the ministry’s ongoing strategy to increase production capacity and develop energy infrastructure to keep pace with future growth.
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