International delegation visits BWTC following recent success of turbine launch
Manama - A group of Belgian engineers specialising in sustainable energy processes visited the BWTC today, and were given a tour of the development focusing on the three 29 metre integrated wind turbines.
The delegates from the sustainable process technologies department of Laborelec - a company specialising in energy production and use - saw Bahrain featured in video footage on BBC News Europe, where the BWTC's wind turbines were shown in operation for the first time last week.
The delegation, who were hosted by BWTC's architects and engineers ATKINS, learnt how the BWTC has successfully incorporated sustainability into its twin tower design by the use of three 29-meter diameter horizontal-axis wind turbines. These will provide 11-15% of the towers' energy requirements.
In addition to visiting the BWTC the delegation also visited Al Ezzel Power Plant, the first privately owned and operated power plant in Bahrain located in Hidd Industrial area, which began operation in 2007 and produces 950MW of electricity from four gas turbines and two steam turbines.
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About Bahrain World Trade Center
Situated on the Manama waterfront and in the heart of the region's leading financial and business hub, the Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) project comprises the two 50-storey sail shaped twin office towers, the five-star Sheraton Hotel as well as MODA Mall, Bahrain's only ultra high-end shopping destination, featuring some 160 luxury retail outlets as well as a host of modern cafes and exciting fine dining eateries.
The BWTC provides leading regional and international organizations with a world-class business address. The buildings are highly advanced in design and operation and are the Kingdom's first intelligent offices, employing the latest SMART systems capable of delivering unsurpassed security and maximum competitive advantages and efficiency in office management. In addition, they are the first of their kind in the world, using wind energy to provide 11 - 15% of the electricity needs of the office towers.
Other benefits enjoyed by local and international businesses occupying space at the development is membership to the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). Locating at the BWTC offers an exceptional opportunity for connectivity with the global business community. With more than 300 centers in 100 countries, WTCA has a membership of approximately 750,000 commercial enterprises worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
Katherine Kaczynska
Hill and Knowlton
Tel: +973 17533532
Fax: +973 17533370
Email: katherine.kaczynska@hillandknowlton.com
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