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Will Saudi Arabia develop a solar power plant in Bahrain?

Riyadh-based Acwa Power and Bahrain's state oil firm Bapco Energies have agreed to develop a solar power plant with large-scale battery energy storage in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province that will supply electricity to Bahrain.

How many gigawatts will Bahrain's solar plant generate?

The solar plant will have generation capacity of up to 2.8 gigawatts, developed over several phases, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. Electricity generated by the plant will be transmitted to the load centre of Bapco Energies in Bahrain, accelerating the country's transition to renewable energy sources.

What is Bahrain's national energy strategy?

In August, the Electricity and Water Authority announced the start of work on the country's first solar power plant, with capacity of up to 150 megawatts. Bahrain's National Energy Strategy focuses on improving energy demand efficiency, diversifying the national energy mix, including renewables, and ensuring secure and competitive access to energy.

Where does Bahrain's energy supply come from?

Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources. The country is also a major producer and exporter of oil, petroleum products and natural gas. Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources.