September 20 (Renewables Now) - The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has initiated a tender for the installation of up to 1.5 GW of solar power capacity under its Dabdaba project. The Dabdaba complex will be constructed within the Al-Shagaya Renewable Energy Park, near the Saudi Arabian border. According to the tender notification, published by Kuwait’s Central Agency for Public Tenders last week, the scope of work includes the supply and construction of the solar park, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for 25 years. The deadline for submitting bids is December 16, 2018. Interested parties will be able to participate in three preparatory meetings, scheduled for October 10, November 14 and November 15. Winners in the competitive selection will have to meet a 30% local content requirement for both equipment and services. The project will be implemented in line with Kuwait’s goal to source 15% of its total power from renewables by 2030.
The Kuwait National Petroleum Company has launched a tender for 1.5 GW solar capacity at its Dabdaba complex, part of the Al-Shagaya Renewable Energy Park. The tender covers supply and construction work, with winning bidders required to meet a 30% local content requirement, as well as 25 years operation and maintenance. Preparatory meetings are scheduled for 10 October, and 14 and 15 November, while the deadline for submissions is 16 December. Kuwait wants to source 15% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.