Solar Pakistan 2026 inaugurated

Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, senior vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), opened the Solar Pakistan 2026 exhibition at the Karachi Expo Centre on Friday, according to Business Recorder. He urged wider use of alternative energy as a way to cut costs and bolster national energy security. The three-day event, run by Fakt Exhibitions, continues until October 11.

More than 350 companies from 15 countries are showing solar technologies, storage products and smart grid systems at the fair. Magoon said solar power is already lowering bills for households, farmers and small firms while supporting industrial activity. He called for closer collaboration between businesses, universities, technology suppliers and policymakers to expand renewable energy use in Sindh and elsewhere.

Fakt Exhibitions chief executive Saleem Khan Tanoli described Pakistan as being at a crucial point in its energy transition, with solar offering a more affordable and sustainable system. He added that Sindh has strong potential for renewables given its sunshine, coastline and industrial base, and that Karachi is well positioned to link firms, officials and technology providers. The exhibition is aimed at showing how solar can meet the power needs of homes, agriculture and industry.