Pakistan-based Gharibwal Cement has commissioned a 12.5MW solar power system, located in Jhelum, Punjab.
The investment is part of the company’s sustainability objectives and long-term energy cost optimisation strategic by increasing its reliance on renewable energy resources, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
In a statement filed by Farukh Naveed, the company secretary, it was announced that Gharibwal Cement has successfully completed the installation and commissioning of its new 12.5MW solar power system at the plant site. This new capacity has been integrated with the existing 12MW solar infrastructure, increasing the total installed solar generation capacity to 24.5MW.
The new system has been integrated with the company’s current solar power system, increasing its total installed solar power generation to 24.5MW. This strategic investment supports Gharibwal Cement's sustainability objectives and long-term strategy for optimising energy costs by increasing the use of renewable energy resources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and promoting environmental conservation.