The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), in cooperation with the University of Bahrain (UoB), announced the launch of a major solar power project on the university campus, attended by Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of UoB Board of Trustees, Dr. Fouad Al Ansari, University President, and other officials.
The project, one of the largest renewable energy initiatives in Bahrain’s education sector, 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.
EWA President highlighted that the project, costing approximately BHD 9 million, will serve as a model for future renewable energy initiatives supporting Bahrain’s sustainability goals.
Dr. Juma emphasised the collaboration between government institutions and the university’s role in maximizing available space for clean energy.
Dr. Al Ansari noted that the system, expected to operate in mid 2026, will fully meet the campus’s daytime electricity needs and allow excess energy export to the national grid, reducing reliance on conventional energy sources.
The initiative aligns with Bahrain’s national strategy to expand clean energy, increase efficiency, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.