Renewable energy resources in the state of Bahrain

The annual average long-term solar potential on a horizontal surface in Bahrain was found to be 408 Wm−2. The annual mean daily wind power density is 66•2 Wm−2. Tidal power is at a maximum in September and March and reaches 0•339 and 0•340 Wm−2 respectively. The water current power in Bahrain was estimated to be nearly 552 Wm−2. This paper highlights the advantages and the disadvantages of adopting each type of such renewable technology.