The president of the Kuwaiti Society for Sustainable Energy, Engineer Suad Al-Hussein, revealed the organization of a specialized conference on renewable energy at a global level. This conference, scheduled for February 2024, is the first of its kind in the region. Al-Hussein emphasized that preparations for the conference began in early October of the current year, describing it as the most significant event ever within the framework of supportive efforts to promote industries based on green and clean natural energies. These industries simultaneously achieve economic and environmental dimensions.
The conference is expected to feature active participation from various countries, including Canada, Australia, the United States, and Germany, in addition to Gulf and Arab countries with distinctive experiences in investing in sustainable energy. Al-Hussein expressed hope that the conference would contribute to effective recommendations regarding legislation and laws related to the use of alternative energies and industries in the country, as well as the establishment of a mandatory system for both the public and private sectors in this regard.
Al-Hussein commended the visit of the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad to China, aiming to enhance mutual cooperation between the two friendly countries in various sectors, including the renewable energy sector, which is considered the primary resource for sustainable green economic development. She emphasized the importance of sustainability in all areas, particularly energy, in line with Kuwait’s vision for a new Kuwait by 2035.
In a press statement, Al-Hussein called for maximizing the benefit from Chinese expertise in the field of sustainable energy, noting that China has made a significant global impact in various renewable energy fields. China currently provides about 15% of its total electricity demand from renewable energy sources, including nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power. China has been striving for years to dominate the clean energy supply chain, with Beijing representing over 70% of global solar panel production and 50% of wind turbine components.
Al-Hussein highlighted the Kuwaiti Society for Sustainable Energy’s active and serious steps to support the use of renewable energy in Kuwait. These steps include addressing relevant authorities in the state and launching initiatives that encourage young investors to invest in sustainable industries. She emphasized the necessity of transitioning to clean energy sources due to the increasing demand for electricity resulting from urban expansion and the establishment of new housing cities.
