Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy Launch 123 MWp Solar Project Featuring World’s Largest Single-Site Rooftop Solar Plant in Bahrain

Foulath Holding, the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, has partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a leading sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa, to develop a landmark 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar project under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The project includes the construction of the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant— a 50 MWp installation featuring 77,000 solar panels spread across a 262,000-square-meter stockyard shed.

Announced during the third edition of Gateway Gulf, Bahrain’s flagship investment forum hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain Bay, the initiative underscores the Kingdom’s growing leadership in renewable energy and industrial sustainability.

H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, said, “Today, the island nation of Bahrain stands at the forefront of sustainable global innovation. We are incredibly proud of this transformative project – marking the largest rooftop solar plant in the world.  This milestone not only strengthens our position as a regional leader in clean energy, but embodies our dedication to build a resilience, sustainable future in line with our national vision of elevating Bahrain’s international competitiveness.”

Mr. Meshary Al-Judaimi, Chairman of Foulath Holding, remarked, “Over the past several years, Foulath has invested approximately USD 250 million in various sustainability projects. These investments are a testament to our commitment to responsible operations, environmental stewardship and protecting the health and well-being of our community, thereby ensuring industrial development goes hand-in-hand with environmental care. The solar project serves as a continuation of that commitment.”

Sherif ElKholy, Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Africa at Actis, and Chairman of Yellow Door Energy, added, “Congratulations to Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy on this landmark PPA to develop the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar plant. I think this project proves how cost-competitive, clean energy can drive forward industry and set a new global benchmark for decarbonising steel production. As a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure and majority shareholder of Yellow Door Energy, we are proud to witness this signing and look forward to seeing this transformative project come to life.”