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.