MANAMA: Sustainable Energy Authority president Dr Abdulhussain Mirza inaugurated the solar energy project in the main building of Al Eslah Society, in the presence of society chairman Dr Abdullatif bin Ahmed Al Shaikh.
Dr Mirza said the project represents one of the national initiatives carried out by the society making it a model for facilities that contribute to achieving Bahrain’s goals in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
A total of 347 solar panels have been installed to generate energy to operate 67pc of the building’s facilities.
The SEA seeks to make the kingdom a centre of excellence in clean energy in co-operation with all government and private sector institutions, Dr Mirza said.