General Poultry Company (GPC or “General Poultry”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, has signed a 15-year Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kanoo CleanMax Renewables Asset Co. W.L.L (“Kanoo CleanMax” or “Kanoo CleanMax Renewables”) to install a 1.5 MWp rooftop Solar PV Powerplant Project across its Hamala farms and production facilities. The project will generate approximately 2,400 MWh of clean energy annually, supplying up to 90 percent of GPC’s daytime power requirements and offsetting more than 1,100 metric tons of CO₂ emissions every year.

The signing ceremony, held at GPC’s premises, brought together senior representatives from both organizations, marking a significant collaboration between two industry leaders committed to environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, Mr. Sami Zainal, Chairman, GPC said,” “This initiative aligns perfectly with GPC’s long-term vision of embedding sustainability into our core business operations. It is a defining moment in our Sustainability journey and demonstrates our responsibility to Bahrain’s people, economy, and environment, while setting a benchmark for sustainable agribusiness in the Kingdom.”

Mr. Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Chairman, Kanoo Industrial & Energy, commented: “We are proud to partner with General Poultry Company on this forward-looking solar initiative. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to enabling industries to transition toward cleaner, more sustainable operations.”

Mr. Wael Itani, CEO, GPC, added, “This partnership initiative with KANOO CleanMax is rooted in our ESG framework and marks a major milestone in GPC’s decarbonization journey and a shift towards energy diversification.”

By integrating solar energy into its operations, GPC is advancing its pledge to reduce CO₂ emissions and move towards adoption of clean energy solutions. The 1.5 MWp solar PV Powerplant project will span six rooftops, utilizing high-efficiency modules and string inverters aiming to ensure maximum energy generation and seamless integration with GPC’s existing power infrastructure. The project also includes solar-powered EV charging stations, supporting GPC’s transition to cleaner logistics and transport. The system has been designed with visual balance and site harmony in mind.

The current installation covers GPC’s birdhouse rooftops, with provisions for expansion to additional areas in the second phase. Solar-powered chargers will be installed at the facility to support the shift toward electric mobility, ensuring long-term efficiency and resilience.

Mr. Manoj Kumar Tripathy, CEO of Kanoo Industrial & Energy, said: “This project reflects our mission to deliver advanced solar solutions that combine efficiency, aesthetics, and scalability. The GPC installation showcases how renewable energy can be seamlessly integrated into industrial operations to support both business growth and national sustainability objectives.”

This project underscores GPC’s proactive approach to sustainability and energy independence and will serve as a flagship for industrial sustainability, reinforcing GPC’s role in promoting Bahrain’s food security, improving operational resilience, and aligning corporate growth with environmental responsibility.

Photo-caption: Mr. Sami Zainal, Chairman GPC with Mr. Ali Abdulla Kanoo, Chairman, Kanoo Industrial & Energy (center) with Mr. Wael Itani (L) and Mr. Manoj Kumar Tripathy, CEO of Kanoo Industrial & Energy