BEIJING: Chinese solar solutions are becoming increasingly embedded in Pakistan’s industrial and public-service sectors, helping stabilize electricity supply, reduce operating costs and support the country’s shift toward cleaner energy.
In Multan, a 300-kilowatt solar power system installed at Laeeque Rafique Hospital serves as a critical backup source, ensuring that essential medical equipment continues to operate during grid disruptions. Hospital administrators say the system has strengthened energy security for patient care.
Manufacturing facilities are also benefiting from Chinese photovoltaic technology. At the Pak Rice Mill along the GT Road in Kamoke, a 400-kilowatt rooftop solar installation generates about 5.46 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by more than 520 tonnes.
“Pak Rice is sold across Pakistan,” said factory representative Ahmed Ilyas. “Since installing solar panels, our electricity costs have fallen and production efficiency has improved.”
Such projects reflect a broader strategy by Chinese companies to adapt renewable-energy solutions to local conditions. According to Xu Ting, Middle East and Africa regional general manager at Astronergy, the Pakistani government is actively promoting distributed solar power as a way to ease electricity shortages and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
That policy environment has helped accelerate market growth. Astronergy reported shipments of nearly 465 megawatts to Pakistan in 2024, and deliveries rose to 750 megawatts in 2025—an increase of more than 60% year on year. In just over two years, the company’s cumulative shipments to Pakistan have exceeded 1.2 gigawatts, placing it among the leading suppliers in the local market.
Pakistan’s demand for affordable and reliable power aligns closely with China’s strengths in renewable-energy manufacturing. –Agencies
As solar installations spread from hospital rooftops to factory complexes, China–Pakistan cooperation is increasingly viewed as a shared investment in sustainable development and regional climate action.
