With demand for digital services, cloud computing and data storage continuing to grow across the Gulf, the challenge of powering data centres sustainably is becoming increasingly important. In Bahrain, Beyon is addressing this challenge through a multi-phase solar energy programme that is steadily expanding the use of renewable power across its digital infrastructure.

The latest milestone comes with the launch of Phase 5 of the Beyon Solar Park programme, which will enable a third Beyon data centre to operate entirely on renewable energy. Announced at Gateway Gulf 2026, the project underscores the growing convergence of digital infrastructure and clean energy as operators seek to reduce the environmental footprint of increasingly energy-intensive facilities.

Developed in partnership with Almoayyed Solar, the new solar installation will cover approximately 14,000 sq m and comprise 2,292 photovoltaic panels with a total generation capacity of 1.5 MWp. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce around 2.5 GWh of electricity annually, avoiding more than 1,585 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Decarbonising Data Centres

Data centres have emerged as one of the fastest-growing consumers of electricity globally, driven by the rapid expansion of cloud services, artificial intelligence applications and digital transformation initiatives. As businesses and governments accelerate digitisation efforts, operators are increasingly exploring renewable power solutions to balance growth with sustainability objectives.

For Beyon, the latest phase builds on a wider strategy to integrate clean energy into critical infrastructure. The company’s Tier III-certified data centre in Hamala was fully transitioned to renewable energy under Phase 3 of the programme, announced in 2025.

The solar initiative has since expanded beyond data centres. Earlier this year, Beyon completed Phase 4, supplying renewable electricity to Total CX’s Customer Contact Centre, creating what the company describes as Bahrain’s first green contact centre.

With the completion of Phase 5, three Beyon data centres will be fully powered by renewable energy, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to decarbonise its operations while supporting customers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Building Energy Resilience

Beyond reducing emissions, solar investments can help improve energy resilience and mitigate long-term operating costs for digital infrastructure operators. As regional demand for data processing capacity rises, integrating renewable generation into data centre ecosystems is increasingly viewed as both an environmental and business imperative.

“Data centres are increasingly fundamental to the digital economy, and we believe their continued expansion should go hand in hand with a more sustainable approach to powering critical infrastructure,” said Andrew Kvaalseth, Group CEO of Beyon. 

He noted that reaching the milestone of three renewable-powered data centres reflects the company’s sustained investment in clean energy and its commitment to embedding sustainability into future infrastructure growth.

For Almoayyed Solar, the project highlights the role of long-term partnerships in accelerating renewable energy deployment. According to Mohammed Almoayyed, Chairman of Almoayyed International Group, successive phases of the Solar Park programme demonstrate a consistent commitment to expanding clean energy infrastructure across critical sectors.

As Bahrain advances its digital economy ambitions, initiatives such as Beyon’s Solar Park programme illustrate how renewable energy can play a central role in supporting the growth of data centres and other essential digital assets without proportionally increasing their environmental impact.