Located in Riffa, Bahrain, the solar carport project boasts a facility size with a maximum output of 3.75MWp. The initiative is marked by a 30-year lease agreement delivered by Positive Zero, including designing, supplying, installing, operating, and maintaining the solar carport. The project is expected to generate 6.6 GWh of clean energy annually, offsetting over 4,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly, which is equivalent to planting more than 75,000 trees.
The partnership was recently inaugurated at the RUW campus in the presence of key dignitaries, including the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, His Excellency Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan; Ali Nematallah Al Nimaa, Vice President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA); Dr. Farzana Abdullah Al-Maraghi, Assistant Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council; Professor Riyad Yousef Hamzah, President of the University and members of the University’s Board of Directors and Trustees.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Royal University for Women by the Managing Director of the Board of Directors and Trustees and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Essa bin Mohammed Najibi and by Positive Zero’s Co-Founder and Chairman Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain.
Professor Riyad Yousef Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, said, “Our collaboration with Positive Zero exemplifies our steadfast commitment to a sustainable future. Adopting sustainable energy sources is not just an option, but a responsibility and a strong indicator of our commitment to adopting environmental sustainability initiatives and contributing to the smart and green energy transition.
"The solar installation project is a tangible embodiment of our commitment to protecting the environment and preserving energy sources and is an educational tool that allows our students to witness the direct impact of sustainable initiatives and inspire them to seek innovative solutions in their lives and careers."
Professor Hamzah also expressed his appreciation to Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs and Ali Nematallah Al Nimaa, Vice President of the Electricity and Water Authority for their continuous support in implementing the solar energy project and their commendable efforts in developing renewable energy projects across the kingdom, aligned with the wise national leadership and Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
Once completed, the electricity generated by RUW’s sustainable energy carport will be equivalent to powering more than 550 homes every year. The solar carport project underscores the commitment of RUW and Positive Zero in supporting Bahrain's ambitious clean energy objectives. These include attaining net zero emissions by 2060 and doubling the renewable energy share to reach 20% of the overall energy mix by 2035.
The project is in collaboration with renowned solar solutions provider Sunergy Solar who will be handling the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).
