Shaping a Renewable Future: CEO EDB Hamad Ali Mansoor Leads Seminar at LUMS
Pakistan is undergoing a silent but powerful energy disruption driven by the rapid rise of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As the country faces growing energy demand, grid instability, and increasing penetration of solar and renewable energy, traditional power systems are no longer sufficient. Energy storage particularly lithium-ion based systems is emerging as a critical solution, enabling reliable power for electric vehicles, grid-scale applications, telecom infrastructure, off-grid communities, and industrial use. Pakistan’s energy storage market, once dominated by low-quality lead-acid batteries, is now shifting toward advanced, intelligent, and longer-life solutions. This transition presents a major opportunity for local BESS assembly and manufacturing, which can reduce costs, improve quality, create jobs, and strengthen energy security. However, success depends on balanced policies, strong safety and reliability standards, technology-driven manufacturing, and collaboration between industry, academia, and government. With the right approach, BESS can become the backbone of a resilient, renewable-rich, and future-ready energy system for Pakistan.
