KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) successfully concluded the Grand Finale of the Energy Progress & Innovation Challenge (EPIC) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and localisation in Pakistan’s evolving energy landscape.
From over 250 national submissions, 10 standout projects were shortlisted, with three top teams awarded Rs1.5 million, Rs1 million, and Rs750,000, respectively. The first prize went to NUST for a tamper-proof PMT-based load shedding solution. GCU Faisalabad secured second place for their AI-powered demand forecasting model, while NED University claimed third for an optimised AI-based electricity forecasting system.
A prestigious jury comprising industry leaders including Maha Qasim, Shehryar Omar, Jehan Ara, and Amir Iqbal, evaluated the finalists.
KE CEO Moonis Alvi praised EPIC as a reflection of the company’s drive toward scalable, long-term energy solutions. KE’s Chief Distribution & Marcomms Officer Sadia Dada added, “EPIC is more than a competition—it’s a movement to shape a smarter, more sustainable power future.”
