AEPCO finishes 4 MWp solar car park project at J2 Mall in Kuwait

AEPCO has completed a 4 MWp solar PV installation at J2 Mall’s car park in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, adding on-site renewable generation to an existing commercial parking structure. The project is Kuwait’s first fully developer-funded and developer-built solar car park, and it is expected to produce about 6,000 MWh a year once operational.

Why it matters: - The J2 Mall project shows how commercial parking areas can double as renewable power sites without taking additional land. - The installation is expected to offset part of the mall’s electricity use and cut emissions tied to conventional power consumption. - The project is the first in Kuwait to be fully developed, financed and implemented by the developer, with no financial cost to the beneficiary.

What happened: - AEPCO completed construction and installation work for a 4 MWp solar PV project at the car park of J2 Mall in Jaber Al-Ahmad City, Kuwait. - AEPCO signed the project contract in March 2025. - Construction began in January 2026. - The work finished on schedule.

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 electricity generation in the same footprint. - Once operational, the project is expected to generate about 6,000 MWh of electricity annually. - The system is expected to reduce the mall’s reliance on conventional electricity sources. - The carport structure also provides shade for parked vehicles. - The project makes use of existing infrastructure instead of dedicating new land solely to power generation.

Between the lines: - The project gives AEPCO a visible reference site in the commercial and industrial solar market. - AEPCO’s model targets facilities with large parking areas, where solar carports can add energy output without disrupting core operations. - The company describes the project as a template for broader adoption across Kuwait and the wider region. - AEPCO has experience developing, investing in and managing C&I solar projects. - AEPCO says it is the first locally owned Kuwaiti company to establish a power purchase agreement in the commercial and industrial sector.

What’s next: - The project will move into operation and begin producing renewable electricity for the mall. - AEPCO sees potential to extend this car park solar model to more major commercial and industrial facilities across Kuwait and nearby markets. - Wider adoption could support more efficient urban energy systems and expanded use of the C&I offtake model.

The bottom line: - AEPCO has turned a mall car park into a 4 MWp solar asset, signaling growing room for rooftop and carport-style solar in Kuwait’s commercial sector.