Masdar–Fouad AlGhanim Consortium Selected for Kuwait’s 1.1 GW Shagaya Solar IPP
The consortium was selected to develop Kuwait’s 1.1 GW Al-Dibdibah and Al-Shagaya Phase Three, Zone One independent power project, including a 400 kV transmission substation.
- Publish date: 2026-10-04
- Category: Renewable Integration
- Original source: GLA & Company
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Utility-scale solar project
GLA & Company reported on October 4 that the Masdar and Fouad AlGhanim & Sons consortium had been selected to develop the project, procured by MEWRE through KAPP.
The 1.1 GW photovoltaic plant is described as Kuwait’s first utility-scale solar PV project.
Grid connection and power sales
The project includes a 400 kV transmission substation and will deliver its electricity to the national grid.
The consortium’s power purchase agreement with MEWRE is for 30 years; financial bids for the developer contract were opened in July 2026.