The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy of the State of Kuwait (MEWRE), announces the qualified companies / consortia to participate in a tender for the development of the Al Dibdibah Power and Al Shagaya Renewable Energy – Phase III – Zone 1 Solar PV IPP.

Project Scope of works includes, development, financing, design, procurement, engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance and transfer with a net capacity of 1,100 MW of power.

The Project lies within the administrative boundary of the Jahra Governorate in the west of Kuwait City, approximately 100 kilometers from the capital city.

The Project will export the output from the plant to Kuwait’s electricity grid and transmission network.

The Project will benefit from Power Purchase Agreement (the “PPA”) with MEWRE as the off taker for a 30-year term.

KAPP, and MEWRE are assisted by Ernst & Young as Lead & Financial Advisor, DLA Piper as Legal Advisor and DNV as Technical & Environmental Advisor.