Ensuring Bahrain’s eco-friendly future

TDT | Manama                                                

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com     

The signing of the agreements to implement the 72-Megawatt (MW) solar power plant project aims to achieve Bahrain’s goals of reducing carbon emissions and reaching net zero by 2060.

Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidain said that it is in line with the endeavours of the government, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to support initiatives to address the challenges of climate change.

While attending the signing ceremony of the deals yesterday, the minister affirmed that the project, which is among the initiatives of Bahrain’s National Renewable Energy Action Plan, confirms the importance of expanding the use of solar energy to preserve the environment and ensure the sustainability of resources.

The 72-MW solar park is among the development projects that would contribute to achieving sustainable economic development for the nation and its citizens, he said, adding that it is within the kingdom’s international commitments.

Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), said that the project is consistent with BIC’s plan to expand the use of solar and other sources of renewable energy throughout the year, noting that it will support BIC’s operations during the hosting of regional and global events and contribute to honouring its pledges to reduce carbon emissions towards reaching carbon neutrality.

Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al-Ansari, President of the University of Bahrain (UoB), highlighted UoB’s keenness to promote the culture of sustainability as well as preserve the environment and its resources, noting that the use of solar energy at the UoB’s buildings and facilities is in line with its sustainable development strategy.