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Bahrain Started 150mw solar project according to an official announcement. The solar energy project on the first major utility of the Kingdom is set to South Bahrain, covered to 1.2 km, which features the Operated operation by Q3 2027.- As a national renewable target in focus, the plant supports 5% renewable energy goals by 2025 by 2025, 20% by 2035 and net-gero carbon emissions by 2060.
- Project, from top firms led by EWA with technical and financial advisors
KPMG And WSP will invite international dialects in August 2025, which will emphasize private sector participation in clean energy development.
Bahrain has launched its first large scale solar power plant project, a major milestone in the country’s clean energy travel and commitment to environmental stability. Announced by the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), a 150 MW will be planned at the solar plant and will be located in the southern region near Bilz al -Jazire, covering about 1.2 square kilometers. Development is a public-private partnership, which reflects Bahrain’s intentions to accelerate private sector participation in energy infections.
Project details
- Capacity: 150mw (MW)
- Location: South Bahrain, near Bilaj al Jazire
- Project Area: Around 1.2KM Maker
- Timeline:
- The voice of a global market will invite interest from local and international developers starting from August 14, 2025.
- The official project starts from the tender Q4 2025.
- Q3 is expected to conduct commercial operations in 2027
A union of experienced firms has been appointed to direct the project:
- KPMG Fakhro (Financial Advisor)
- WSP Parsons Brinkerchoff (Technical Advisor)
- Trovers and Halins (Legal Advisor)
Strategic importance
This solar project is a central part of the National Renewable Energy Scheme of Bahrain that increases the share of renewable items up to 20% of the energy mixture by 2035. The plant alone is expected:
- Generate enough electricity to provide electricity to 6,300 houses
- Compensation of more than 100,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year
- Support the long-term ambition of Bahrain directly to achieve pure-zero carbon emissions by 2060
WA President he said. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed underlined the role of the initiative in the position of Bahrain as a regional leader in renewable energy development to ensure energy security, to attract private sector expertise.
Comprehensive clean energy reference
This major solar feature describes the previous local solar projects in both size and ambition. This will use advanced photovoltaic technologies and is expected to set benchmarks for future clean energy investment in the state, global changes to reduce alliance and dependence on fossil fuel with goals of NREAP (National Renewable Energy Action Plan).Bahrain’s clean energy goal, as determined by its national plans:
- 5% renewable by 2025
- 20% renewable by 2035
- Net-zero emissions by 2060
Once in operation, the 150mw solar plant will be a cornerstone in the energy infection of Bahrain, which will contribute to support permanent growth and economic diversification under the country’s vision 2030 structure.EWA is opening the process for international interest, desiring for developers and stakeholders, EWA is opening the process that the renewable field of Bahrain develops with the world’s latest technology and expertise.The project focuses on Bahrain on its determination to give practical, massive solutions in clean energy and real progress on climate goals.
