ApnaSolar News Roundup: Local Manufacturing Push, Major C&I Solar Storage, and Grid Reforms
Punjab Governor Urges Policy Framework for Local Solar Manufacturing At the 3rd International Solar Power Conclave in Lahore, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan called on government authorities to establish a comprehensive policy framework promoting domestic solar system manufacturing. Emphasizing that soaring grid electricity prices are driving Pakistani households toward rooftop solar, the governor noted that localizing the production of solar panels, inverters, and components would create millions of jobs, lower installation costs, and save vital foreign exchange for the country.
DG Khan Cement Inks Deal for 25MW Solar Plant and 10MWh Battery Storage In a major development for industrial renewable adoption, DG Khan Cement Company announced a PKR 3.8 billion agreement with EBR Energy, Sungrow Power Supply, and Pragmatic Engineering Solutions. The contract covers the erection of a 25MW photovoltaic solar power plant paired with a 10MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its facility in Dera Ghazi Khan. Set for completion by early 2027, the system is designed to optimize generation during daytime hours and deliver estimated annual savings of over PKR 500 million.
Private Battery Storage Surges as NEPRA Reviews Utility Grid Expansion Plan NEPRA’s recent review of the national power expansion plan deferred a proposed $900 million grid-scale battery investment for further economic modeling, highlighting how private consumers are leading Pakistan's energy storage transition. Following the regulatory shift toward net billing and elevated electricity tariffs, Pakistani households and C&I businesses imported roughly 4.6 GWh of lithium-ion battery storage over the past year. This shift reflects a growing strategy across the country to prioritize daytime self-consumption and battery back-up over low grid export buyback rates.
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