AEPCO completes 4 MWp solar car park project at Kuwait mall

AEPCO has finished construction and installation of a 4 MWp solar PV system at the J2 Mall car park in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, Kuwait. The project is designed to generate about 6,000 MWh a year and is being positioned as a first-of-its-kind, developer-financed model for commercial solar in the country.

Why it matters: - The J2 Mall project turns existing parking space into power-generating infrastructure without using additional land. - The system is expected to produce about 6,000 MWh of electricity a year. - The project could reduce the mall’s reliance on conventional electricity and lower emissions from operations. - The carport structure also provides shade for parked vehicles.

What happened: - AEPCO completed construction and installation of a 4 MWp solar PV project at the J2 Mall car park in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, Kuwait. - The company signed the project contract in March 2025. - Construction started in January 2026 and finished on schedule. - The project is fully developed, financed and implemented by AEPCO, with no financial cost to the beneficiary.

The details: - The project uses about 5,300 solar panels. - The system is an on-grid solar PV installation integrated with a dedicated car park structure. - The design combines covered parking with solar electricity generation within the same footprint. - The project is the first of its kind in Kuwait to be fully developed, financed and implemented by the developer. - AEPCO says the project reflects its approach to building solar solutions for commercial and industrial facilities while using available infrastructure and space. - The company has experience developing, investing in and managing C&I solar projects. - AEPCO also says the project reinforces its position as the first locally owned Kuwaiti company to establish a power purchase agreement in the commercial and industrial sector. - AEPCO said the project demonstrates the potential of car park solar systems for commercial facilities with large parking areas.

Between the lines: - The project shows how commercial properties can use existing assets to add clean power capacity without expanding their footprint. - The developer-financed model may appeal to facility owners that want solar power without upfront capital spending. - If copied more widely, the approach could help commercial and industrial sites play a bigger role in Kuwait’s urban energy transition.

What's next: - Once operational, the system is expected to supply on-site renewable electricity to the mall. - AEPCO sees the J2 Mall project as a model that could be extended to more commercial and industrial facilities across Kuwait and the wider region. - Wider adoption could support the commercial and industrial offtake model in future projects. - More information is available on AEPCO’s LinkedIn page.