RCSI Bahrain inaugurates its solar project

RCSI Bahrain inaugurates its solar project

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) inaugurated its Solar project last Thursday in the presence of His Excellency Mr Yasser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs, Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Former Secretary General of the Higher Education Council and Deputy Chairperson of the Higher Education Council Board of Trustees, His Excellency Brigadier Abdulla Khalifa Al Jeeran, Muharraq Deputy Governor, Dr Tasnim Atatrah, Head of WHO Representative Office, officials, members of the university’s Board of Governors, and Executive Committee, students and staff members.

His Excellency Mr Yaser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs stated, “We believe that the Medical University of Bahrain's move towards renewable energy by investing in the solar energy project, which achieves about 65% of the annual electrical energy needed by the university, deserves praise. Moving towards implementing more renewable energy projects and moving away from traditional energy sources that depend on fossil fuels is extremely important, out of a sense of shared responsibility with the international community in mitigating environmental impacts and reducing greenhouse gas concentrations, as well as facing the demand for current energy resources.”

His Excellency