Pioneer Cement commissions 28 MW solar plant in Khushab, expands capacity to 31 MW

Pioneer Cement has brought a 28.265 MW solar installation into service at its Chenki manufacturing site in Khushab, according to a November 3 notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, reported by Profit by Pakistan Today. The company has also revised the project’s planned size to 31 MW, with the remaining capacity expected to start operating within a month.

Once fully operational, the solar facility is expected to supply about 45% of Pioneer Cement’s annual electricity needs. The company says the shift will reduce power spending and support more efficient operations, with a positive contribution to profitability and sustainability among its stated objectives.