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Table 4.5 Installed power and water generation capacity and contributions from different sources, 2015-21
(MW)
Technology type: Renewable Plant
Power station: Addur Hybrid solar/wind plant
2015: 0
2016: 0
2017: 0
2018: 0
2019: 0
2020: 0
2021: 5

4.34. In 2014, a 5 MW solar plant, a joint venture between BAPCO, NOGA, and two US-based firms (Caspian Energy Holdings and Petra Solar) was completed in Awali. The authorities indicate that the EWA is in the process of commissioning a combined solar/wind plant at Addur, with a capacity of 3 MW and 2 MW from solar and wind, respectively. It is expected to be completed in November 2021.

4.35. In 2017, Bahrain adopted Resolution No. 2 of 2017 with a view to regulating the electricity production from renewable energy and the linkage with the EWA's distribution network. The objectives of the Resolution are to, inter alia: (i) establish a clear legislative framework regulating the connection of renewable energy generators to the electricity distribution system; (ii) encourage various entities to generate electricity from renewable energy; (iii) contribute to diversifying energy sources through increasing the share of renewable energies in the energy mix; (iv) contribute to the protection of environment; and (v) ensure open access and the right of every electricity customer to install renewable energy generators at the customer's site, and interconnect them to the electricity distribution system without discrimination.

4.42. Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is a priority, (...) The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism (MOICT) is working to develop an integrated strategy for sustainable development, which includes supporting infrastructure projects, adopting advanced technology, reducing bureaucracy, and attracting new investment, (...)

4.45. Bahrain accords high importance to environmental protection for which it has adopted a National Action Charter. Under the Charter, facilities are offered to manufacturers to shift to clean production. It also requires that an environmental impact assessment be made before a project is launched.

4.129. (...) Bahrain joined the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution in 2017.

4.135. According to the authorities, no special government funding is available to the maritime subsector, although the MTT holds a general reserve for use in case of an emergency, i.e. when the safety of navigation at sea or the marine environment are at risk.

Table A1.5 Inward FDI stocks by sector, 2014-20
(USD million)
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
2014: 39.3
2015: 17.7
2016: 19.6
2017: 21.2
2018: 4.9
2019: 4.9
2020: 4.5
2014 (% of total): 0.2
2020 (% of total): 0.0

2.71. More than 60% of the water resources in Central Asia are originated in the Republic of Tajikistan, which is a great opportunity for the development of green energy. Currently, about 98% of electricity is generated by hydroelectric power stations, and according to studies by international financial institutions, Tajikistan is ranked 6th in green energy production. The country has a huge hydro-energy potential of 527 billion kWh, but only uses about 6% of it.

2.72. In order to achieve the country's strategic goal of ensuring energy independence and energy saving, the Government has made effective reforms to strengthen institutions within the energy sector, in particular through the restructuring OJSH "Barqi Tojik", the introduction of billing systems, the construction of new infrastructure, the reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the provision of financial reports in accordance with international financial reporting standards and energy saving.