Bahrain Launches Tender For 44 MW Solar Power Plant

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) in Bahrain has invited interested bidders to establish up to 44 MW of solar PV capacity within the campus of the University of Bahrain on a turnkey basis. The solar power plant needs to generate close to 75 GWh/year. 

This capacity needs to be set up as a ground-mounted and carport system on the vast car park and open land space within the university campus.   

According to the tender call, the broad scope of work for the selected contractor will be engineering, design, manufacturing, supply of materials, installation, testing and commissioning, along with civil and electromechanical works.  

Eligible bidders must have completed at least 10 grid-tied solar PV projects on a turnkey basis in any country globally, as per the tender requirements.  

EWA launched the call on November 7, 2024, and will accept proposals till December 1, 2024.   

According to the EWA, “This project aligns with Bahrain’s commitment to green initiatives to mitigate climate change, as announced by HR the Crown Prince under the directives of HM the King, aiming to reduce Bahrain’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2060.” 

Earlier this year, in February 2024, the EWA launched a similar process for up to 100 MW solar PV capacity in the Al Dur region (see Bahrain Launches Call For Solar EPC Companies).