KARACHI: In a bid to counter the impact of rising fuel and energy costs, Artistic Denim Mills Limited (ADML) — one of Pakistan’s leading textile manufacturers — has accelerated its shift toward renewable energy. The company has successfully commissioned a 2.32-megawatt (MW) solar power plant and begun installation work on an additional 2.57MW project, scheduled for completion in the first quarter of FY2025-26, according to its annual report submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
The initiative comes as Pakistan’s textile sector, a major contributor to exports, GDP, and employment, faces mounting challenges from escalating energy tariffs, liquidity constraints, and compliance pressures in international markets.
Despite these hurdles, ADML said the sector continues to display resilience. “Sustained growth, however, depends on structural reforms — including affordable and uninterrupted energy, rationalized input costs, expedited refunds, and a more supportive regulatory framework,” the company noted.
The transition to solar energy is gaining momentum across Pakistan’s industrial landscape. Recent months have seen several companies adopt similar initiatives: Beco Steel Limited launched a 2MW solar system in Lahore; Kohinoor Mills Limited (KML) announced a 7.2MW solar installation; Dewan Cement Limited commissioned a 6MW project in Karachi; and International Steels Limited (ISL) completed a 6.4MW solar plant earlier this year.
Industry experts say this growing adoption of solar power underscores a broader trend toward sustainability and cost efficiency, even as policymakers grapple with the long-term implications of decentralized power generation on Pakistan’s national grid.
