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Siemens and Kuwait University to Establish Smart Energy Lab in the GCC

Set to open in the second half of 2025, this facility will be instrumental in developing low-carbon energy systems and fostering innovative smart energy technologies.

June 05, 2024. By Abha Rustagi

Siemens has partnered with Kuwait University to launch the Gulf Cooperation Council’s first Distributed Energy Systems (DES) Smart Lab.

Set to open in the second half of 2025, this facility will be instrumental in developing low-carbon energy systems and fostering innovative smart energy technologies, significantly benefiting students, businesses, and the industry both locally and regionally.

This collaboration aligns with Kuwait's green initiative, aiming to transform campus buildings into sustainable structures. As Kuwait targets 15 percent renewable energy by 2030, the DES Smart Lab will play a crucial role in advancing smart meter usage, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and microgrids. The lab will support the demand for highly skilled engineers and technical professionals, essential for maintaining the transition to renewable energy.

Integrating Siemens Grid Software technologies, part of the Siemens Xcelerator digital business platform, the DES Smart Lab will showcase how decentralized energy systems can be effectively formed and operated.

Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Grid Software at Siemens, emphasized the significance of renewable energy resources and smart grids for current and future energy systems. “We’re proud to contribute to building a knowledge-based economy with our DES Smart Lab in Kuwait. This lighthouse project supports the country in becoming a regional leader in innovative smart energy technologies,” she said.

Equipped with electric vehicle chargers, solar panels, generator and load sets, and teaching and research equipment in electric drives, the DES Smart Lab will facilitate the study of renewable energy sources and microgrids. It will also aid curriculum development at Kuwait University and aligns with Siemens' commitment to Kuwait's offset program.

Dr. Mishari Al Harbi, Acting President of Kuwait University, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration. “This partnership between academia and industry will aid Kuwait’s development and enable our students to help realize Kuwait Vision 2035,” he stated.

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