Islamabad, Aug 23: Speaking as the chief guest at the launching and signing ceremony of the “Industry-First Energy Storage as a Service Project,” held here at a local hotel, PM’s climate aide said, “With the launching of the country’s first ever project, we are embark today on a journey that not only would help advance our nation’s technological capabilities but also reaffirms our unwavering commitment to combat climate change.” Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam Friday said that energy storage as a service (ESaaS) at an industrial scale is an emerging model.
“The innovative initiative signifies a significant advancement in the current government’s dedication to incorporating cutting-edge energy solutions and improving the nation’s energy infrastructure to provide better and more consistent energy supplies to the populace,” Ms. Alam said. The Brillanz Group and other important players in creating a revolutionary ecosystem for sustainability and decarbonization in Pakistan brought the concept to life.
According to her, the main goals of this project are to revolutionize energy storage technology and offer a long-term solution for our energy needs, in line with the current administration’s vision for a future that is more environmentally friendly and climate resilient.”With potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions, the launch of Pakistan’s first Energy Storage as a Service project at the industry scale is not merely a technological milestone; it is a bold statement of our intent to lead by example in the global transition to a low-carbon future,” stated the PM’s climate aide.
Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized that by adopting such innovative energy solutions that prioritize decarbonization agendas, the present government was sending a powerful message that sustainable practices are at the core of our development strategy. She also added that the benefits of this project extended beyond mere environmental concerns, as by reducing diesel consumption, we are not only promoting energy efficiency but also addressing a critical economic vulnerability our reliance on diesel imports.
This reduction helps to mitigate the strain on our foreign currency reserves and shields us, however modestly, from the fluctuations of exchange rates.The PM’s climate aide said further that Climate Change & Environmental Coordination ministry was proud to support the launch of the project, showcasing the government’s commitment to the strategic partnership with the resource-rich private sector in driving forward the green transformation of the country’s industrial sector. “Only by working together (government and private sector), we can future-proof Pakistan’s infrastructure, ensuring that it is resilient in the face of climate challenges while also enhancing network reliability for years to come,” Romina Khurshid Alam emphasised.
She also hoped that the project would be a beacon and example for other countries in the region and beyond to demonstrate what could be achieved when environmental sustainability and climate resilience are the priority. “It is more than just a technological advancement; it is a commitment to a sustainable future for Pakistan. Together, we can ensure that our economic growth is not at odds with environmental stewardship but is instead a harmonious blend of both,” she emphasised.
CEO INFRAELECTRIC, Bilal Qureshi said there were 8.5 billion mobile connections against total 7.9 billion world population that were providing an estimated potential of $4.5 trillion to global economy.“Telecom sector emits more carbon emissions than entire aviation industry combined. Pakistan is the fifth largest country in the world and bears the highest mobile penetration in the region with 48,000 towers and drones of telecom sector in Pakistan,” he said.
Bilal Qureshi added that a total of 1.2 billion litters of diesel was used in Pakistan alone to run telecom towers whereas this project was a ground breaking project whereas this low carbon energy storage project would set a global benchmark in sustainable telecom industry.SAPM on Digital Media, Fahd Haroon said the initiative would help make telecommunication industry more resilient and environment friendly with enhanced sustainability. CEO Telenor, Khurrum Ashfaque said Telenor had transformed it’s power infrastructure with decline in diesel consumption from 44 million liters to 12 million liters. However, the partners like INFRAELECTRIC and Saudi Pak Bank have helped the telecom company a lot in achieving this transformation.
