Nishat Mills Limited and D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited have signed formal corporate agreements with EBR Energy Pakistan, Sungrow Power Supply Co. (China), and Pragmatic Engineering Solutions FZE to install 45MW of solar power and 45MWh of battery energy storage across their manufacturing plants. Power generation is scheduled to begin in March 2027.
Two major industrial entities under the Nishat Group—Nishat Mills Limited (NML) and D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (DGKC)—have formally disclosed significant renewable energy agreements to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The filings were submitted under the requirements of the PSX Rule Book and the Securities Act, 2015. Both projects are structured to supply low-cost solar electricity and storage capabilities to their respective production plants by March 2027.
What Are the Key Details of the Solar and Battery Storage Deals?
The agreements cover the procurement, supply, and erection of hybrid solar energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The execution involves a joint collaboration with EBR Energy Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited, China-based Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., and UAE-based Pragmatic Engineering Solutions FZE.
- Nishat Mills Limited (PSX: NML): Securing a 20MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant and a 35MWh BESS unit. The installations will power its industrial plants situated at Bekhi and Ferozwatwan along the Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road.
- D.G. Khan Cement Company Limited (PSX: DGKC): Installing a 25MW PV solar power plant coupled with a 10MWh BESS facility at its primary manufacturing plant in Mauza Khofli Sattai, Dera Ghazi Khan.
Combined, the two initiatives will add 45MW of renewable solar generation capacity and 45MWh of battery energy storage capacity to Pakistan’s industrial grid footprint.
| Company | Solar Capacity | Storage Capacity (BESS) | Location of Facilities | Expected Operational Date |
| Nishat Mills Limited | 20 MW PV Solar | 35 MWh BESS | Bekhi & Ferozwatwan, Sheikhupura-Faisalabad Road | March 2027 |
| D.G. Khan Cement | 25 MW PV Solar | 10 MWh BESS | Mauza Khofli Sattai, Dera Ghazi Khan | March 2027 |
| Total Added Capacity | 45 MW | 45 MWh | Punjab, Pakistan | March 2027 |
How Will the Projects Impact Industrial Operations?
Industrial players in Pakistan face volatile energy costs and supply reliability challenges. Incorporating high-capacity Battery Energy Storage Systems alongside solar infrastructure allows heavy industrial machinery to run smoothly during grid fluctuations and peak load periods.
The engineering contracts aim to cut production overheads, reduce grid reliance, and lower carbon emissions across textile and cement manufacturing lines.
Corporate Filings and Timeline for Power Generation
Company Secretary Khalid Mahmood Chohan submitted official material information disclosures to the PSX on September 23, 2026, on behalf of both listed entities. Copies of the notices were also forwarded to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as required by law.
Engineering and civil work for both project sites will continue through 2026 and early 2027, with full commercial power generation targeted for March 2027.
