EWA and UoB launch solar power project

TDT | Manama

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The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), in collaboration with the University of Bahrain (UoB), has announced the launch of a significant solar power project on the university campus.

The announcement was made in the presence of His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority; H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the UoB Board of Trustees; Dr. Fouad Al Ansari, University President; and other senior officials.

One of the largest renewable energy initiatives in Bahrain’s education sector, the project aims to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on natural gas, and lower pollution levels. The system will feature 64,606 solar panels on parking lots (24.7 MW) and on the ground (21.5 MW), with a total capacity of 46.2 MW and an expected annual output of 70 GWh. It is projected to cut carbon emissions by 35,000 tons per year.

H.E. Kamal said that the project, costing approximately BD9 million, will serve as a model for future renewable energy initiatives supporting Bahrain’s sustainability goals.

He emphasised the collaboration between government institutions and the university’s role in maximizing available space for clean energy.