Silent Power Renewable Energy, a Bahraini innovator in solar energy solutions, has emerged victorious at the 2024 Bahrain Creative Business Cup (CBC).
The company impressed a panel of judges with its focus on sustainability and its flagship product, the SP250 Solar Water Tank Cooler.
This innovative device uses solar power to cool down water tanks during Bahrain’s scorching summers, eliminating reliance on electricity or batteries. Silent Power’s win propels them to the global stage, where they’ll represent Bahrain at the CBC finals held in Copenhagen, Denmark this June.
The competition, organised by Export Bahrain and the Creative Business Network, witnessed Silent Power compete against four other promising startups. The Bahrain Development Bank and The Collective Hub also played a key role in facilitating the event.
Silent Power Renewable Energy founder Mohammad Abdellaal received the winner’s trophy from Industry and Commerce Minister and Export Bahrain chairman Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro in the presence of Bahrain Development Bank chief executive Dalal Al Qais, Export Bahrain chief executive Safa Abdulkhaliq and Tenmou chairman Suhail Algosaibi.
The annual CBC, boasting a 12-year legacy, is a prestigious platform for creative and impactful startups from more than 80 countries to connect, compete and gain international recognition.
The startups presented before a judging panel that consisted of a number of esteemed regional and local judges, including The Garage Saudi Arabia chief executive Omar Al Shabaan, WSI Consulting co-founder Safa Sharif, Spring Studios head of venture building Sam Yearsley, Tamkeen director of programmes and partnership development Marwa Aleskafi and Mr Algosaibi.
Mr Fakhro praised the efforts and ingenuity of all the participants and congratulated Silent Power for the win.
He added, “We are proud to have such talented entrepreneurs and forward thinkers in the nation. Events such as the Creative Business Cup have proven crucial in creating the space for innovation and showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of Bahrain.”
Ms Al Qais stated, “Supporting events such as national edition of Creative Business Cup isn’t just about nurturing startups; it’s about cultivating a thriving ecosystem that fuels innovation, fosters entrepreneurship, advancing the kingdom’s economy towards sustainable growth.”
Nawaf AlKoheji, chief executive of Tenmou and The Collective Hub, congratulated the winner and praised the initiative, saying, “It was an honour to be a part of the first national edition of the Creative Business Cup, which has created an opportunity for talented entrepreneurs in the kingdom to showcase their ability both regionally and internationally. We look forward to more future collaborations in creating an environment that encourages the creativity and ingenuity that will propel Bahrain as a regional hub for entrepreneurship.”
Expressing joy on the achievement, Mr Abdellaal said, “We at Silent Power are honoured to have been recognised for our innovation and efforts and we are grateful to have had the chance to participate in such an event, we look forward to competing in the global edition of the Creative Business Cup and anticipate more opportunities in the future.”
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