A landmark proposal to instal solar panels on the rooftops of municipal buildings and facilities in the Capital Governorate has been unanimously approved by the Capital Trustees Board.
The proposal, submitted by services and public utilities committee chairman Mohammed Tawfiq Al Abbas, is aimed at cutting costs and reducing emissions.
Mr Al Abbas described the approval as a ‘forward-looking investment’ aligned with both national sustainability goals and global trends towards renewable energy.
“This decision reflects our commitment to adopting practical and responsible solutions that serve both the environment and public finances,” he said. “Bahrain enjoys abundant sunlight throughout the year, and it is only logical that we harness this natural advantage to power our facilities.”
The project will involve installing solar panel systems on selected council buildings to generate clean electricity, reduce dependence on the public grid and enhance energy efficiency.
According to Mr Al Abbas, the initiative aims to provide a sustainable source of power for council operations while significantly reducing annual electricity bills in the medium and long term.
“Lower operational costs mean greater flexibility to redirect savings towards community services and development projects within the Capital Governorate,” he said.
