Beyon, a leading telecommunications and technology group headquartered in Bahrain, has achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards carbon neutrality with the completion of Phase 2 of its solar park. The chairman of Beyon, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, made this announcement during a ceremony held at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, emphasizing the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and clean energy production.
Located at Ras Abu Jarjur, Beyon’s Solar Park Phase 1 and 2 will generate an impressive annual output of 3.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy. This substantial contribution to renewable energy will result in a carbon footprint reduction of over 2,000 tonnes and cost savings amounting to BD105,000.
Beyon unveiled its plans to embark on the implementation of Phase 3 of the solar park project in Hamala.
Shaikh Abdulla took pride in Beyon’s remarkable achievement in the telecommunications and technology sector, highlighting the company’s data center as the first in Bahrain to operate entirely on clean energy sourced from its solar park situated in the Beyon Data Oasis.
Furthermore, Beyon unveiled its plans to embark on the implementation of Phase 3 of the solar park project in Hamala. Once completed, Beyon’s total annual clean energy production is estimated to reach approximately 6 GWh, further solidifying the company’s commitment to sustainable practices.
Shaikh Abdulla underlined the company’s alignment with Bahrain’s vision, as declared by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland. The vision sets forth Bahrain’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
Expressing gratitude to the ministries, relevant authorities, and partners for their invaluable support, Shaikh Abdulla concluded the event on a positive note. Distinguished guests included Kamal Ahmed, President of the Electricity and Water Authority; Mohamed Al Kaabi, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications; Yasser Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs; Noor Al Khulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development; Mohamed Almoayyed, Director of YK Almoayyed & Sons; and various members of Beyon’s board, executives, and project team.