Groundbreaking solar power project launched

TDT | Manama                                                               

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Reported by Zahra Ayaz

The APM Terminals Bahrain, operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, launched a solar power project which will reduce its carbon emissions by 65 per cent.

The main aim of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040, while also securing a reliable source of energy.

The first entirely energy-self-sufficient seaport in the area, Khalifa Bin Salman Port is committed to setting the standard for the advancement of sustainability in the maritime sector.

This initiative, estimated by APM officials to cost BD3.8 million, will enable the port to become energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023.

“By the end of the solar implementation project, APM Terminals would have installed 20,000 solar photovoltaic panels capable of generating 18.5 Gigawatts of electricity per year,” according to APM officials.

“This renewable energy source will produce clean and sustainable energy for powering various port operations, including container handling, crane operations, and lighting, setting an example for the entire maritime industry.”