Yellow Door Energy and Foulath Holding have teamed up to develop Bahrain’s first solar-powered factory. In total, this exciting initiative will bring online enough renewable energy to provide 123 megawatt-peak (MWp). This ambitious initiative was announced during the third edition of Gateway Gulf, an investment forum organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). Once operational, the project will produce up to 200 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy in its first year. Furthermore, it would ensure 90,000 tonnes of carbon emission reductions.
The solar project will encompass a gigantic 707,000 square meters, including a new stockyard shed built to accommodate the solar project. This shed will be the primary installation site for more than 189,900 high-efficiency first solar PV panels. Overall, the project will include ten rooftop PV plants and four ground-mounted PV installations. This project completes the initiative, making it one of the largest industrial-scale on-site solar projects in the world.
Project Details and Environmental Impact
The partnership between Yellow Door Energy and Foulath Holding is a clear sign that investors and developers are prioritizing sustainable development even in the industrial space. The project’s capacity of 123MWp will allow the generation of a large amount of renewable energy, making an important contribution to Bahrain’s sustainable development objectives.
By installing these solar panels, they will largely reduce their carbon emissions by 90%. Specifically, the first year alone will see a reduction of 90,000 tonnes. This is of a piece with wider worldwide efforts to address climate change and move toward more renewable energy technologies. The purpose of the project is to provide energy services in a more cost-effective manner. It seeks to set a new bar for environmental stewardship in industrial operations.
“Congratulations to Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy on this landmark PPA to develop the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar plant. I think this project proves how cost-competitive, clean energy can drive forward industry and set a new global benchmark for decarbonising steel production.” – Sherif ElKholy
Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure
Beyond the impact on TMK IPSCO, the announcement continues a trend of advancing renewable energy solutions, including within the steel production supply chain. The partners expect to develop a 50MWp rooftop solar power plant. This project will function with a power purchase agreement (PPA). This initial phase will set the stage for subsequent phases of expansion and improvement of the project.
A representative from Yellow Door Energy expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, “As a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure and majority shareholder of Yellow Door Energy, we are proud to witness this signing and look forward to seeing this transformative project come to life.”
Establishing sustainability initiatives illustrates a strategic move toward operational responsibility. This strategy ensures that economic development is in step with environmental conservation.