The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has received bids for the development of the Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project (BAJ Solar IPP), a utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) facility planned in Bahrain.
According to tender details, two companies submitted bids for the project: ACWA Power and Yellow Door Energy. The solar project is expected to have a generation capacity of at least 100 MWac.
The BAJ Solar IPP will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework on a Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis. The selected developer will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the project over a 25-year period, covering development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and site restoration.
The planned solar facility will deploy proven photovoltaic (PV) modules supported by utility-grade inverters designed to operate efficiently under local environmental conditions. The project scope also includes the construction of associated infrastructure such as internal and access roads, as well as other supporting facilities required for plant operations.
Once completed, the Bilaj Al Jazayer Solar IPP is expected to contribute significantly to Bahrain’s renewable energy ambitions, supporting the Kingdom’s target of achieving 20 percent renewable energy in its energy mix by 2035. The project forms part of the government’s broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions while meeting growing electricity demand.
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