The Board of Directors of Fauji Cement Co Ltd (FCCL) has approved installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of 25MWh, alongside dedicated solar power set-ups of 5MW each at the company’s Nizampur and Jhang Bahtar plants in Punjab, Pakistan.

Company Secretary, Brig Kashif Naveed Abbasi, SI(M), Retd, announced this through a formal notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on 22 September 2026. 
According to the company’s communication to the PSX, the project will have an aggregate BESS capacity of 50MWh and solar capacity of 10MW, with completion targeted within 10 months from commencement.

The initiative aims to store daytime solar energy for discharge during evening peak hours, reducing reliance on grid electricity and optimising energy costs. The project also enhances FCCL’s renewable energy footprint, aligning with its long-term sustainability goals.

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The company emphasised that integrating battery storage with solar generation will strengthen operational efficiency and support Pakistan’s broader transition toward cleaner energy sources.

By Abdul Rab Siddiqi, Pakistan