Bahrain, through the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA), provides support for renewable energy projects. It also offers a financing program through banks to enable individuals and investors to start renewable energy projects.

The solar energy project at the Medical University of Bahrain has benefited from the support provided by the government for renewable energy projects, and the project produces 65% of the annual electrical energy needed by the university.

Tamkeen, a state-run entity that was set up to support the private sector, also provides a financing plan to enable institutions wishing to financing for installation to generate energy.

Other relevant initiatives and projects in Bahrain include the following:

• Installing solar energy systems on the roofs of eight public schools
• Developing a national strategy to integrate electric vehicles into the mobility system in Bahrain
• Installing solar energy systems at the Bahrain International Circuit
• Relying on solar energy for lighting parks, coasts and stadiums
• Installing solar energy systems on the fourth bridge to be built to link Muharraq Island with Manama