LAHORE: Kohinoor Mills Limited (KML) has announced plans to install a 7.2-megawatt solar power system, reinforcing Pakistan’s industrial sector’s growing shift towards renewable energy for cost savings and sustainability.
In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company said the project is part of its commitment to sustainable energy and operational efficiency. KML expects that by the end of the first quarter ending September 30, 2025, more than 20% of its operational energy needs will be met through renewable sources.
“This will result in significant cost savings and reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuels,” the company stated.
KML, incorporated in 1987, operates in textile manufacturing as well as power generation and supply.
The move follows a wave of similar industrial investments in solar energy. Last month, J.K. Spinning Mills Limited announced a 7MW solar expansion, while Dewan Cement Limited commissioned a 6MW system at its Karachi plant. In May, International Steels Limited activated a 6.4MW solar project, and in March, Tariq Corporation Limited unveiled plans for a 200KW system.
With solar adoption accelerating, policymakers are assessing the long-term implications for the national grid amid stagnant electricity demand.
