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Kuwait Announces Power Outages as Demand Surges Amid Summer
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Kuwait Announces Power Outages as Demand Surges Amid Summer

Kuwait has announced temporary power cuts in some areas during peak hours due to the high demand caused by extreme summer heat. The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy announced that these cuts will last up to two hours daily, marking the first time the country has taken such measures. Ministry attributed the power cuts to power plants' inability to meet the increased demand during peak hours. They noted that current rise in temperatures is higher as compared to previous years. On Thursday, ministry released a schedule outlining the expected power cuts and urged residents to reduce their electricity usage to help lessen the load on power plants. Kuwait, a major crude oil producer and member of the Organization of The Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has an extr...
Switzerland is funding world’s largest solar power plant
Sci-Tech

Switzerland is funding world’s largest solar power plant

Switzerland has begun a world biggest project of solar energy to fulfil its yearly needs. Energy crises are increasing rapidly in the world. Countries are trying new methods to increase electricity efficiency. Climate change is causing major setbacks in energy layouts. Scientists are trying to find new way of energy. Solar energy is one of the famous ways these days. Switzerland has begun building largest solar energy power plant. On the remote location of LAKE MUTTSEE, 2500 meters ( 8200 fts) above sea level, expected to produce 2.2 Megawatt of electricity. It is one of the unique power plant. Panels placed diagonally in order to get more sunlight on that height. Total capacity of this plant supposed to be around 5,000 solar units to power 740 four-person households and 3.3 million ...