During the visit, the BWTC facility management team welcomed the students and took them on a tour of the development and explained the building’s architect and wind energy technology system.

Designed by Atkins, the two 240 metre-high power towers with 50-storeys each, BWTC stands as an iconic landmark in the central business district of Manama, with its 29-metre diameter turbines spinning between sail shaped towers.

The wind turbines were successfully installed in March 2007, commissioned in April 2008 and officially certified by Bahrain’s Electricity Distribution Directorate (EDD) in December 2008.

Inside the building, the BWTC’s tenants also contribute to a reduction in CO2 pollution by using clean wind energy to generate a portion of their electrical energy: a definitive message to the industrialised world that despite its vast oil reserves, the Middle East and Bahrain in particular, can lead the way in the use of renewable energy solutions.

The BWTC is a mixed use development in the Kingdom of Bahrain that houses state-of-the-art towers designed for commercial use.

It is also at the forefront of sustainable development in the Kingdom with the first ever integrated wind turbine power generating capability.

The imposing structure stands as an iconic landmark representing Bahrain’s commitment as an emerging country to the concept of environmental sustainability, alongside national prosperity.

In addition, to offering an exceptional opportunity for connectivity with the global business community, BWTC combines the essential elements of business and leisure with cutting-edge corporate offices and social amenities which includes the Kingdom’s ultra-modern shopping destination, the MODA Mall, the state-of-the-art, international health club Fitness First, and a range of casual and fine dining restaurants, including, Abd El Wahab, BiCE Ristorante, Espressamente Illy Café and Maki.

Offering a 1,700 space car park shared with the adjoining Bahrain World Trade Center, MODA Mall is open all days of the week from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. Brand conscious shoppers can enjoy the free car parking facility as MODA Mall offers complimentary car parking for the first two hours.