Kuwait Extends Bidding Deadline for 500 MW Shagaya Zone 2 Solar Project

Authorities in the State of Kuwait extended the deadline for submitting bids for the 500 megawatt Al Dibdibah and Al Shagaya Renewable Energy Phase III – Zone 2 solar project, part of the country’s ongoing efforts to expand its clean energy capacity. The new deadline - moved from mid-February to the end of April 2026 - gives developers additional time to finalise and submit their proposals for one of Kuwait’s largest renewable energy tenders.

The extension was confirmed by the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) in coordination with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, signalling a concerted government push to accelerate renewable deployment while ensuring robust competition and quality bids for the solar photovoltaic project.

The Shagaya Zone 2 initiative is located within the Shagaya Renewable Energy Park in Jahra Governorate, a major hub for Kuwait’s clean energy rollout.

Originally announced in May 2025, the Shagaya Zone 2 project received strong early interest: by October 2025, nine international and local developer consortia had been prequalified to participate in the tender. The project aims to develop a large-scale solar power plant capable of generating enough clean electricity to support Kuwait’s energy diversification goals and lower dependence on fossil fuels.

The adjustment to the bidding timeline reflects broader logistical and technical considerations in preparing high-quality proposals, including financing, technology planning and integration with Kuwait’s power grid. The solar initiative forms a key part of Kuwait’s renewable energy strategy to boost sustainable electricity generation and contribute to regional clean energy targets in the coming decade.

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