The Royal University for Women (RUW), Bahrain’s pioneering private international university, has forged a significant partnership with Positive Zero.
This collaboration aims to establish a solar carport project on the university’s premises, utilizing Positive Zero’s distributed generation arm, SirajPower. This endeavor reinforces the commitment to clean energy cooperation between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Solar Carport Project: A Sustainable Energy Solution
The solar carport project, situated in Riffa, Bahrain, boasts a facility with a maximum output of 3.75 MWp. Backed by a 30-year lease agreement with Positive Zero, the project encompasses the design, supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar carport.
This initiative is projected to generate 6.6 GWh of clean energy annually, effectively offsetting over 4,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to planting more than 75,000 trees.
Inauguration Ceremony and Notable Attendees
The partnership’s inauguration took place at the RUW campus, graced by the presence of distinguished figures.
These included the Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, His Excellency Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan; Ali Nematallah Al Nimaa, Vice President of the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA); Dr. Farzana Abdullah Al-Maraghi, Assistant Secretary-General of the Higher Education Council; Professor Riyad Yousef Hamzah, President of the University; and members of the University’s Board of Directors and Trustees.
The agreement was formally signed by Essa bin Mohammed Najibi, Managing Director of the Board of Directors and Trustees and Chairman of the Executive Committee, on behalf of RUW, and Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Co-Founder and Chairman of Positive Zero.
Governmental Support for Sustainable Energy Transition
His Excellency Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, underscored the Ministry’s commitment to providing technical guidance and support for sustainable energy transition plans.
He emphasized the importance of investing in renewable energy sources to achieve national goals, reduce carbon emissions, and ultimately reach net zero by 2060, aligning with the Kingdom’s international commitments.
Positive Zero’s Vision for a Transformed Energy Landscape
Mohammed Abdulghaffar Hussain, Co-Founder and Chairman of Positive Zero, expressed the company’s dedication to revolutionizing the Middle East’s energy landscape.
He highlighted the solar carport project as a model for other organizations seeking clean energy alternatives and expressed confidence in inspiring further advancements in environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.
Royal University for Women’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Professor Riyad Yousef Hamzah, President of RUW, emphasized the university’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. He underscored the adoption of sustainable energy sources as a responsibility and a testament to the university’s dedication to environmental sustainability initiatives.
The solar installation project serves as a tangible demonstration of this commitment and an educational tool for students, inspiring them to seek innovative solutions in their lives and careers.