As Kuwait continues to experience sweltering temperatures approaching 50°C, electricity consumption has reached critical levels, with the load index hitting the red zone at 16,406 megawatts. The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has taken measures to preserve the stability of the national power grid by conducting rolling power cuts in several non-residential areas.

This emergency intervention is a direct response to both the increased demand for electricity and the need for urgent maintenance of two electricity generation units at the Subiya and South Zour stations, which together produce 590 megawatts. Affected areas include Abdullah Al-Mubarak, Farwaniya, Sabah Al-Ahmad, Jahra, Jabriya, Sulaibikhat, and more.

The Ministry has stressed the importance of energy conservation to mitigate the ongoing crisis. Air conditioners, which account for 70% of energy consumption, are a major focus of these efforts. Residents are advised to set their air conditioners to 23°C rather than 18°C, as even a small adjustment can make a significant impact on overall power usage.

Additionally, the Ministry highlighted the need for government agencies to apply rationalization policies by reducing electricity use in unoccupied areas or where consumption is unnecessarily high during peak hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The sources also pointed to structural issues within the electricity grid, such as bureaucratic delays in the tendering and completion of energy projects. These delays have exacerbated the situation, forcing the Ministry to rely on temporary solutions like importing electricity from the Gulf network. The Ministry called for an expedited process to address these challenges and ensure the completion of long-term energy projects.