Solar energy system installation

TDT | Manama

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His Excellency Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), announced the completion of a solar energy system installation at the Khalifa City water distribution station, making it fully powered by renewable energy with the capacity to export surplus electricity to the national grid.

Khalifa City station is the eleventh EWA facility to be equipped with solar energy systems, reflecting the authority’s commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.

The project includes the installation of 2,032 solar panels on the station’s underground reservoir rooftops, with a maximum production capacity of 1,400 kilowatts of clean electricity, ensuring full operation on renewable energy.

The system is equipped with a self-cleaning mechanism for the solar panels and is integrated with monitoring and control devices.