Kuwait’s Battery Energy Storage Market

The Kuwait battery energy storage systems (BESS) market is experiencing robust growth, driven by Kuwait’s increasing emphasis on renewable energy integration, grid stability, and energy security.  On November 11, 2025, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) announced a landmark BESS project with planned discharge capacity of 1 to 1.5 gigawatts and total storage capacity between 4 to 6 gigawatt-hours (GWh).  The project is planned for implementation in two phases, commencing in 2027.

The project complements Kuwait’s broader infrastructure initiatives, including the Al-Khairan Power Plant and the Al-Shagaya Renewable Energy Complex, which together are expected to add nearly 2.9 gigawatts of capacity and is anticipated to be awarded in the second half of 2026.  This development is pivotal as Kuwait’s national electricity grid continues to face mounting pressure from rapid population growth, extensive urban expansion, insufficient power plant maintenance, and soaring summer temperatures.

Opportunities
•    Cybersecurity-enabled grid controls and analytics to extend battery life
•    High voltage battery packs with modular scalability
•    IP65-rated enclosures for desert environments 
•    Liquid cooling systems, transformers, and safety features
•    Lithium-ion batteries 
•    Remote monitoring platforms

Learn More at Events in the Region
Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition Conference (ADIPEC), November 2-5, 2026, UAE www.adipec.com.
Kuwait Energy Trade Event, November 7-8, 2026, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Kuwait following ADIPEC.  The event will include meetings with officials from Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy and K-companies, and customized business-to-business meetings with Kuwait energy companies. 

For more information, please email Commercial Assistant Alaa Zayed at Alaa.Zayed@trade.gov