Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority has initiated an international tender for the Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project, a utility-scale solar facility planned under a BOO structure. The project supports Bahrain’s renewable energy targets and seeks developers with proven financial capacity and solar project experience.
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced an international tender for the Bilaj Al Jazayer Independent Power Project (BAJ Solar IPP), a utility-scale photovoltaic facility to be developed through a Public-Private Partnership under a Build-Own-Operate structure.
The project is designed to contribute to Bahrain’s national objective of achieving 20% renewable energy in the country’s energy mix by 2035. The solar facility is expected to have an estimated capacity of at least 100 MWac, with a target Commercial Operation Date of 30 September 2027. The Plant will deploy proven PV technology modules supported by utility-grade inverters suitable for local conditions. The scope includes generation facilities and associated infrastructure such as access and internal roads.
The selected bidder will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the Project for 25 years, including development, financing, construction, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and site restoration. The project will be awarded through a single-stage Request for Proposal process, beginning with an initial capability assessment based on minimum eligibility requirements related to financial capacity, experience in securing limited-recourse infrastructure financing, and a track record in large-scale solar PV development. Bidders must demonstrate tangible net worth thresholds and prior involvement in major infrastructure and solar projects.
The deadline for submission of the tender document is March 11, 2026, while document will be opened on March 12, 2026.
The initiative is expected to attract international power developers, EPC contractors, lenders, and renewable energy investors seeking opportunities in the Gulf region’s expanding clean energy market. Large-scale solar infrastructure projects in the GCC are increasingly structured through PPP models, creating opportunities for private sector participation in national energy transition strategies. The Electricity and Water Authority is the national utility responsible for electricity and water supply planning, generation, and distribution in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and plays a central role in implementing the country’s long-term energy diversification strategy.
This tender is published on Bidsinfo.com and can be accessed here: https://www.bidsinfo.com/ref/33273729/bilaj-al-jazayer-independent-power-project-baj-solar-ipp
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