Bahrain solar energy container

Will Kbsp become Bahrain's first fully energy-sufficient seaport?

APM Terminals Bahrain, operator of Bahrain’s main container gateway, Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), has officially announced the launch of a solar power project worth around $10m, to make the port energy self-sufficient by the end of 2023, and effectively turning the facility the region’s first fully energy-sufficient seaport.

Is Bahrain transitioning to solar energy projects?

After the establishment of the Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) in Bahrain in 2014, a radical transition toward launching solar energy projects can clearly be observed. The SEU was established in collaboration between the national government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

How many solar panels will APM Terminals Bahrain install?

At the end of the solar implementation project, APM Terminals Bahrain will have installed 20,000 solar photovoltaic panels capable of generating 18.5 Gigawatts of electricity per year.

What is the barrier to solar panels installation in Bahrain?

The results of the study did not identify a specific item perceived as the barrier to solar panels installation in Bahrain. This is likely due to the relatively new nature of solar panel installation in Bahrain and the participants' lack of clarity on the specifics involved.

Will Bahrain achieve net zero by 2060?

Bahrain has set goals to reduce the kingdom’s emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2060. “We are very excited to take the first major step in our decarbonisation plans, which will make Khalifa Bin Salman Port the region’s first seaport to be fully powered by renewable energy.

What is Bahrain's Sea-to-air hub?

In December 2021, Bahrain launched its global sea-to-air hub, a multimodal logistics hub connecting Bahrain International Airport and KBSP, according to Bahrain’s Economic Development Board.