Solar Energy Revolution Sparks Battery Boom in Pakistan

After installing over 50 GW of solar panels as of early 2026, Pakistanis are now adding batteries at a rapid pace. The country has imported nearly 7.6 GWh of batteries, with nearly 60% of that total arriving during 2025 alone. Pakistanis are now installing batteries at a rate exceeding 5 GWh annually, according to a recent report by Renewable First. Batteries enable consumers to store excess solar electricity generated during daylight hours for use at night and to smooth out demand on the grid. Batteries also contribute to national grid stability, reducing costs and improving overall energy security for energy-import-dependent Pakistan.  

Pakistan's Battery Boom. Source: Renewable First

By FY25, 7.3 million households in Pakistan had solar installed on their rooftops; out of a total 40 million households in the country, that makes nearly 1 in 5 of all Pakistani homes, the report says. With the battery boom gaining pace, around 282,000 solarized households, roughly 4%, now have BESS storage installed at home. That's 1 in every 26 solarized households, a share that is rising fast as storage costs continue to fall. 

Lithium-Ion Battery Price Declines. Source: Renewable First


Battery prices have declined about 75% over the past decade, from over $460 per kWh in 2015 to approx. $110 per kWh in 2024, with forecast of further declines through 2027.  The introduction of sodium-ion technology is likely to further accelerate widespread adoption of battery storage.  Sodium-ion batteries are expected to replace lithium-ion (specifically low-cost LFP) batteries in most stationary (non-ev) applications by reducing prices by 30% to 50%. 


Battery Technology Comparison. Source: BoltEarth

A big chunk of Pakistan's import bill goes to pay for energy imports. Last fiscal year, which ended in June, 2026, Pakistan imported oil and gas worth $17 billion, exacerbating the current account deficit. By one estimate, Pakistan avoided over $12 billion in oil and gas import costs between 2021 and February 2026 because of its consumer-led solar revolution. A further ~$6.3 billion hydrocarbon import savings are projected by the end of 2026. Energy imports are the most volatile part of Pakistan's imports because of oil shocks such as the one created by the US-Iran war and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 
Batteries Can Smooth Out Electricity Demand Duck Curve in Pakistan....

The ongoing solar revolution and battery boom in Pakistan will help reduce energy costs, improve energy security and help deal with the impact of climate change. Pakistan government policies should fully support this consumer-led movement toward the country's energy independence. 

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Comment by Riaz Haq on October 2, 2026 at 9:03am

Hebei Juhang and Kohinoor Energy plan battery manufacturing plant in Pakistan - Energy Storage

Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group has signed an MoU for a joint venture battery facility in Pakistan, with an initial capacity of 50 MWh to 100 MWh, expandable to 1 GWh subject to market demand.

Islamabad-based Kohinoor Energy Limited informed the Pakistan stock exchange on October 1 that it has signed an MoU with the Chinese manufacturer for a proposed battery assembly and energy storage manufacturing business in Pakistan. Lithium-ion battery packs and battery energy storage systems and associated electrical equipment would be produced at the site.  

The joint venture has a planned initial capacity of 50 MWh to 100 MWh could be expanded to 300 MWh to 500 MWh, according to the MoU, and thereafter to 700 MWh to 1 GWh.

Kohinoor Energy Limited reported that the MoU is non-binding and subject to further evaluation and due diligence.

The announcement comes as Pakistan’s energy system grapples with a surge in solar deployment but relative lack of energy storage capacity. Waqas Moosa, then chairman of the Pakistan Solar Association, and CEO of Hadron Solar, previously told ESS News that there was an urgent need for more energy storage in the country.

“You need to declare a battery emergency right now,” Moosa said.

Pakistan’s power regulator Nepra has taken steps to support more energy storage deployment, including introducing a mandate for battery storage for its 800 MW renewable auction. Solar and wind developers participating in the auction will need to install BESS with power output of at least 10% of the project’s generating capacity to be eligible.

The deadline for proposals and bids for an initial 400 MW phase of the 800 MW tender closes on Nov. 20, 2026.

Comment by Riaz Haq on October 4, 2026 at 3:14pm

Lithium battery prices in Pakistan have dropped , bringing relief to residential and commercial solar users. [1, 2]
Current Lithium Battery Price Drops
  • 5 kW / 5 kWh Battery: Prices dropped from Rs. 250,000 down to Rs. 230,000 (a reduction of roughly Rs. 20,000). [1]
  • 16 kW Battery: Prices dropped from Rs. 750,000 down to Rs. 650,000 (a reduction of Rs. 100,000). [1]
  • General Range: Depending on the brand, capacity, and region (such as Lahore and Karachi), market prices have fallen anywhere from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 100,000. [1, 2]
Why Prices Are Falling
  • No New Taxes: The federal budget introduced no new or extra import duties on solar panels, inverters, or lithium batteries, removing prior market panic and speculative hoarding by traders.
  • Shift to Off-Grid Systems: Changes to the net metering policy have pushed more consumers to transition toward off-grid and hybrid setups that require reliable battery storage. [1]
  • Global Cost Reductions: Falling global lithium-ion and LiFePO₄ production costs (with global pack prices dropping alongside massive import volumes into Pakistan) have filtered down to local markets.[1, 2]
Comment by Riaz Haq on Thursday

Pakistan’s solar market: Global lithium battery giant Itel Energy expands its footprint

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444263/pakistans-solar-market-glob...


KARACHI: Global lithium battery manufacturer-itel Energy is expanding its footprint in Pakistan’s evolving solar energy market with a strategy spanning residential energy storage, commercial and industrial applications, and lifestyle products.

By integrating advanced battery technology, hybrid inverters, scalable energy storage systems, and mobility solutions, the company aims to address the country’s growing demand for reliable, efficient, and flexible energy solutions while strengthening its market position.

Tapping into the surging demand for renewable energy, itel Energy showcased its latest solar and energy storage solutions at the 22nd Solar Pakistan Expo in Karachi.The country’s energy storage market is already witnessing significant growth as declining battery costs encourage households and businesses to adopt solar-plus-storage systems.

Highlighting the launch of its Gen-2 residential battery range and strategic cooperation with REPT BATTERO, the company plans to expand into the commercial and industrial energy storage market.

Itel Energy has also introduced its new-generation residential battery range in 2.5kW and 5kW capacities. The batteries feature REPT’s Royal Series 100% Grade-A cells and an intelligent battery management system designed to enhance performance, safety and operational life.

Expanding beyond residential applications, itel Energy announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with strategic partners to develop dedicated C&I energy solutions. The initiative will be supported by the company’s new-generation 10kWh C&I battery, which uses Grade-A cells and is designed for scalable energy storage applications.

The planned solutions will also cover project delivery, including energy audits, installation and monitoring, alongside AI-driven energy management to optimise electricity consumption and reduce peak-demand costs.

In addition to residential and industrial energy solutions, itel Energy presented its broader Power Series ecosystem, connecting portable power stations with electric bikes and smartphones through co-marketing initiatives. The company aims to integrate energy solutions into everyday consumer needs, including portable power and electric mobility.

Comment by Riaz Haq on Thursday

The Daily CPEC
@TheDailyCPEC
🚨BREAKING: Pakistan’s QTECH Signs Strategic Deal With China’s Great Power to Localise Lithium Battery Storage Production.

https://x.com/TheDailyCPEC/status/2110656422757495115?s=20

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Another Chinese Company to Start Battery Production in Pakistan

https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/another-chinese-company-to-start...

Quantum Data Technologies Limited (PSX: QTECH) has signed a strategic cooperation and market development agreement with China’s Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology Co. Ltd. to introduce and progressively localize the assembly of advanced battery energy storage systems in Pakistan.

In a material disclosure to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on October 14, QTECH said the collaboration would cover residential and commercial battery packs, industrial and utility-scale energy storage systems, and solutions for data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric vehicle batteries and other energy-intensive applications.

Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology specializes in advanced lithium batteries and energy storage solutions. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under stock code 300438, with an approximate market capitalization of $4 billion as of October 13, 2026.

QTECH, a data and AI-driven technology company, said reliable energy supplies and energy security were essential to Pakistan’s technological development.

It described the collaboration as a strategy to develop technology ventures and create long-term shareholder value.

The company said further material developments would be disclosed in accordance with applicable regulations.

The agreement follows a similar development earlier this month, when Kohinoor Energy Limited signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with China’s Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group to explore a joint venture for lithium-ion battery pack assembly, manufacturing and energy storage systems in Pakistan.

Comment by Riaz Haq on Friday

Pakistan companies move into lithium battery assembly with China partners
Rapid influx of Chinese solar panel boosts Pakistani demand for rechargeable power

https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-trends/pakistan-companies...

ISLAMABAD -- Chinese solar panels are pouring into Pakistan, fueling demand for lithium-ion batteries and persuading local companies to partner with Chinese manufacturers to assemble the power packs domestically, even as prices plunge globally and insiders predict they will fall even further.

ME Solar Energy, a Karachi-based solar power solutions company, is setting up an assembly plant in the city through a tie-up with China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). With a $15 million investment and technical support from CATL, the plant will be operational in March and able to produce 10,000 5-kilowatt lithium-ion batteries per month, ME Solar CEO Zubair Ahmed told Nikkei Asia.

ME Solar Energy is not alone.

According to disclosures submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Treet Battery, a subsidiary of blade and razor manufacturer Treet Corporation, is planning to set up a lithium-ion battery assembly plant with China's Contemporary Nebula Technology Energy. Also, Kohinoor Energy, an Islamabad-based independent power producer, plans to build a battery assembly plant in partnership with China's Hebei Juhang Energy Technology Group.

The companies aim to capture growing local demand for lithium-ion batteries that foreign suppliers currently feed.

According to United Nations data, Pakistan's imports of lithium-ion electric accumulators, or rechargeable batteries, jumped nearly threefold to $171 million in 2025 from $60 million the previous year, with China accounting for $167 million. Ember, a U.K.-based think tank that compiles Chinese customs data, says that, in a broader category, these battery imports from China rose to $294.3 million in 2025 from $147.1 million in 2024. In the first eight months of this year, these imports came to $537.2 million.

"The clearest industrial opportunity is therefore not simply to import more batteries; it is to move part of the engineering, assembly, testing and integration value chain into Pakistan," the Pakistan Solar Association said in a recent report.

Industry insiders say China's Dongjin Group has operated a battery factory in Karachi since 2021, producing lithium-ion batteries on a limited scale. But Pakistani companies and their Chinese partners are now venturing into battery assembly one after another as a solar boom spreads across the country.

According to Ember, Pakistan was the second-largest importer of Chinese solar panels in 2025, up from fifth in 2023, behind the Netherlands, and imports of Chinese panels hit a record high of 16.86 gigawatts in 2025, more than double 2023. The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026, authored by a group of independent analysts, says Pakistan generated an estimated 36.3 terawatt-hours of power from solar panels in 2025, 60% more than from reactors.

Higher electricity tariffs and declining grid reliability are pushing people to install solar panels, which need rechargeable batteries to store the energy they collect.

"Pakistan's battery market could [create] a multibillion-dollar industrial opportunity," Osama Rizvi, a global market and product strategist at Primary Vision, a U.S.-based energy market consultancy, told Nikkei Asia. "At current import volumes, even capturing a fraction would support skilled employment and domestic industry," he said.

However, declining local battery prices could cap revenues for companies now preparing assembly plants. Ahmed of ME Solar Energy said the local average price of a basic 5-kw battery has halved since 2024 to $720 "due to a global price decline and overproduction by China" and, if a new assembly plant becomes operational in Pakistan, the average price "could fall by 18%" to $590

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