In a significant move toward sustainable energy, Power Cement Limited (POWER) has announced plans to commission a 7.5MW wind power project by the fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). The development was shared during the company’s corporate briefing session on Wednesday.
The project will feature a Goldwind turbine with a capacity of 7,500 kW and will be executed under a rental model, mirroring Power Cement’s current solar energy agreements.
🌬️ Diversifying the Energy Mix
Once operational, wind energy will contribute 11% to the company’s energy mix. Currently, the composition stands as:
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34% from Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS)
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6% from solar power
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60% from the national grid via HESCO
🏭 Company Profile
Founded in 1981, Power Cement Limited is the flagship company of Arif Habib Group, a key industrial and financial conglomerate in Pakistan.
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Factory Location: Motorway M-9, Nooriabad, Sindh
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Manufacturing Capacity:
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Clinker: 10,700 TPD
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Cement: 3.37 million tons annually (11,235 TPD)
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The company was previously known as Al-Abbas Cement Limited until its acquisition by the Arif Habib Group in 2010.
🌱 Green Energy Trends in Pakistan
Power Cement’s wind project aligns with a growing industry trend:
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Thatta Cement recently commissioned a 4.8MW wind power project.
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Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited (AATM) is currently executing a 1MW solar project.
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Tariq Corporation Limited announced a 200KW solar system installation earlier this year.
These initiatives reflect Pakistan’s manufacturing sector shift toward renewable energy to cut costs, enhance energy security, and reduce dependency on the national grid.
