Foulath Holding, the industrial investment group behind Bahrain Steel and SULB, has partnered with leading sustainable energy developer Yellow Door Energy to develop a record-breaking 123-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power project that will include the world’s largest rooftop installation.
The project was unveiled at the Gateway Gulf investment forum, hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), which took place in Manama on 2-3 November 2025.
Developed under a power purchase agreement, the initiative will see the construction of a 50-MWp rooftop solar plant consisting of 77,000 panels installed across a 262,000-square-metre stockyard shed. In total, the 123-MWp site will feature ten rooftop solar photovoltaic plants and four ground-mounted installations, covering an area of 707,000 square metres.
Once operational, the project is expected to generate around 200 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 90,000 metric tonnes in its first year. The development represents a key step toward decarbonising Bahrain’s steel production and supporting the kingdom’s Net Zero 2060 targets.
Her Excellency Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB, said the project underscores Bahrain’s growing leadership in renewable energy. “This milestone not only strengthens our position as a regional leader in clean energy but also reflects our commitment to building a resilient and sustainable future that enhances Bahrain’s international competitiveness,” she said.
Meshary Al-Judaimi, Chairman of Foulath Holding, said the company had already invested about US$250 million in sustainability projects across recent years. “These investments demonstrate our dedication to responsible operations and environmental stewardship. This solar project continues that commitment, ensuring industrial progress goes hand in hand with environmental care,” he said.
Sherif ElKholy, Managing Director and Head of Middle East and Africa at Actis and Chairman of Yellow Door Energy, said the agreement set a new global standard. “This landmark project proves how cost-competitive clean energy can accelerate industrial decarbonisation and establish a new benchmark for sustainable steel production,” he said.
The initiative highlights Bahrain’s growing focus on sustainable industrial development and renewable innovation, positioning the kingdom as a regional hub for green infrastructure investment.
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