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Bahrain launches tender for 72MW solar plant

The tender was launched by Bahrain’s Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs, as it seeks to build solar panels around the country

Bahrain launches tender for 72MW solar plant

The Kingdom of Bahrain launched its tendering process to award a 20 years contract for local or international bidders to build, own, operate, and maintain grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) power panels with a minimum capacity of 72 MWac in multiple premises located in Sakhir, south of the Kingdom.

The tender was launched by Bahrain’s Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs, as it seeks to build solar panels in the Bahrain International Circuit, University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, and Al Dana Amphitheatre.

The solar panels are to be built on the rooftops, car park shades, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, and ground of these organisations’ facilities.

To qualify for the tender, bidders need to be engaged in the business of solar PV energy and have successfully commissioned at least ten grid-tied solar PV projects (out of which at least 5 are Solar PV car park projects).

To qualify for the tender, bidders need to be engaged in the business of solar PV energy.

Additionally, bidders should be commissioned in at least 40 MWac grid-tied solar PV projects in any country globally in the last three years (2019 – 2021).

Launching tenders as part of Bahrain’s vision

HE Yasser bin Ebrahim Humaidan, Bahrain’s Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs said: “The launch of this tender comes as part of the Kingdom’s wider vision to adopt a circular carbon economy, with the aim to bring carbon emissions in Bahrain to net zero by 2060 in line with its national commitments to protect the environment and combat climate change.

The solar panels are to be built on the rooftops, car park shades, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

“As affirmed in the national Economic Recovery Plan, Bahrain aims to achieve sustainable economic development that serves future generations.”

The Kingdom’s Economic Recovery Plan catalyses over $30bn of investments in strategic projects, creating new investment opportunities in infrastructure and priority sectors across the Kingdom. In planning these strategic projects, Bahrain is committed to the best international standards necessary to ensure minimal environmental impact.

Julianne Tolentino

Julianne Tolentino

Julianne Tolentino is a B2B journalist specialising in construction, architecture, and design across the Middle East. With a passion for uncovering compelling stories, she explores the region’s industrial...