Bahrain signs deals for 72 MW solar park to achieve net zero emissions

Bahrain has signed agreements to launch a solar park project with a capacity of 72 megawatts, as it will contribute to saving the total cost of energy and reducing carbon emissions, Bahrain News Agency reported on Tuesday.

The solar photovoltaic (PV) project will be located in Sakhir, and will include rooftop, ground-mounted, car park solar power systems and electric vehicle stations, according to the report.

The project aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to sustainable economic development and renewable energy plan, which aims to increase the share of clean energy in the country’s electricity mix.