Sakhir solar farm
From Global Energy Monitor
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Sakhir solar farm (محطة الصخير للطاقة الشمسية) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in pre-construction in Sakhir, Southern Governorate, Bahrain.
Project Details
Table 1: Phase-level project details for Sakhir solar farm
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Technology | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-construction[1] | 2027 (planned)[2] | 72 MWac[3] | PV[4] | Bahrain's Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs [100%] (وزارة شؤون الكهرباء والماء البحرينية)[4] |
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Location
Table 2: Phase-level location details for Sakhir solar farm
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Sakhir, Southern Governorate, Bahrain[5] | 26.0363, 50.5091 (exact)[5] |
The map below shows the exact location of the solar farm:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDnOTf2lpRIxo3EOntPN3sO8%3D, https://www.albiladpress.com/news/2025/6199/bahrain/944950.html https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2023/08/16/bahrain-signs-deals-to-set-up-72-megawatt-solar-park-as-part-of-net-zero-push/, https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDnOTf2lpRIxo3EOntPN3sO8%3D, https://www.albiladpress.com/news/2025/6199/bahrain/944950.html.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-sakhir-solar-pv-power-project-bahrain/.
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