[SMM PV News] Bahrain Shortlists ACWA Power and Yellow Door Energy for 100 MW Solar Project

Published: Mar 16, 2026 09:24
Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has shortlisted Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power and UAE's Yellow Door Energy for a 100 MW solar plant in Bilaj Al Jazayer. Developed under a public-private partnership ('PPP') on a build-own-operate ('BOO') model, the project targets a commercial operation date of September 30, 2027. This initiative supports Bahrain's broader goals to reach 255 MW of solar capacity by 2025 and 700 MW of total renewable capacity by 2030, significantly expanding upon its modest 66 MW of installed PV at the end of 2024.

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