For the first time, anywhere in the world, a commercial development has integrated large-scale wind turbines within its design to harness the power of the wind to generate an alternative energy supply
The giant wind turbines of Bahrain World Trade Center are symbolic of the Middle East’s serious intentions when it comes to renewable energy. It is a great start for sustainable development in Bahrain; BWTC, we hope, will inspire a whole new generation of builders to come up with new green projects.
The three massive wind turbines, measuring 29 meter in diameter, are supported by bridges spanning between the BWTC’s two 240-meter high towers. Through its positioning and the unique aerodynamic design of the towers, the prevailing on-shore Gulf breeze is funnelled into the path of the turbines, helping to create even greater power generation efficiency.
Once operational, the wind turbines will deliver approximately 11-15% of the BWTC tower’s energy needs, eliminating around 55,000 cubic kgC of carbon emissions into the environment every year. Incorporating the wind turbines as an alternative source of energy for the buildings will generate 1100 to 1300 MWh per year, which is equivalent to lighting 300 homes for more than a year and will create substantial annual savings.
Project Update:
• External cladding is now approximately 95 per cent complete
• Internally, 22 of the project's 26 lifts are operational, representing about 85 per cent of the total
• Installation of all mechanical and electrical systems, service floors, chilled water systems and fire detection and protection systems are 95 per cent finished
• 100 per cent of the office floors are now ready to hand over to tenants
• 100 per cent of the units in the shopping complex are now ready for hand over to tenants. The anchor tenant, Villa Moda is already fitting out its units. As planned, the pre-launch of Moda Mall will happen in the next few months
