KUWAIT CITY, June 22: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy confirmed that the implementation of programmed power outages (load-shedding) could be avoided if at least 10 percent of the consumers commit to the rationalization of electricity consumption during peak hours in summer. Sources told the daily that the highest electrical load disconnected under the scheduled power outage plan this year reached 909 megawatts in April; which is equivalent to less than 10 percent of the highest recorded load of 17,640 megawatts in the same month.

They pointed out that 10 percent of the highest recorded load saves around 1,764 megawatts, which means achieving this savings through voluntary rationalization of consumption is sufficient to avoid resorting to the scheduled power outage. They emphasized that this goal is achievable through the concerted efforts of government agencies and the public.

Sources also affirmed that the ministry is continuing its public awareness efforts to encourage individuals and the production and service sectors to take simple and effective conservation measures, such as setting air conditioning temperature to 24 degrees Celsius, turning off unnecessary appliances during peak hours, and using energy-saving lighting. Sources stressed that everyone’s adherence to these instructions will contribute to the stability of the electricity grid and ensure uninterrupted service despite the rising temperatures and increased demand for energy in summer. They added that the ministry is closely monitoring the electricity grid and consumption, reiterating that collective conservation remains the optimal and least costly option for safely overcoming the peak periods