NRTC Energies (Private) Limited and Mian Latif Paper & Board Mills, Sheikhupura, have signed a strategic agreement for the deployment of Huawei’s Smart Microgrid Solution, introducing a major battery energy storage project for Pakistan’s paper and board industry. Under the agreement, the project will feature a 7.668 MW / 15.045 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), integrated with 5 MW of Solar PV at the Mian Latif Paper & Board Mills facility in Sheikhupura. According to the companies, the initiative represents Pakistan’s first major BESS breakthrough in the paper and board industry. The deployment brings together battery storage, solar generation and smart microgrid technology as part of an industrial energy solution designed to support more resilient and sustainable power operations. The project highlights the increasing role of energy storage in industrial environments, where reliable electricity supply and effective management of renewable energy can be important considerations for ongoing operations. By combining a BESS with solar PV capacity, the project is expected to provide an integrated approach to managing energy resources at the industrial facility while supporting the broader adoption of clean energy technologies.
The strategic agreement also reflects a shared focus by NRTC Energies, Mian Latif Paper & Board Mills and Huawei on strengthening industrial energy resilience and advancing clean energy adoption in Pakistan. Battery Energy Storage Systems can enable facilities to store electricity and manage available energy resources more effectively, particularly when paired with renewable generation such as solar power. In this project, the 15.045 MWh storage capacity will be integrated with a 5 MW Solar PV system, creating a combined energy infrastructure for the Sheikhupura facility. The deployment of Huawei’s Smart Microgrid Solution further adds an intelligent energy management component to the project, connecting storage and solar generation within a coordinated system. The development comes as businesses and industrial organisations continue to explore technologies that can support energy efficiency, resilience and greater use of renewable power.
For Pakistan’s paper and board sector, the project represents a notable move toward incorporating large scale energy storage into industrial power infrastructure. The paper industry relies on consistent energy availability for its production activities, making energy management an important part of industrial operations. The combination of solar PV and battery storage can provide facilities with greater flexibility in how generated and stored electricity is managed. NRTC Energies, Mian Latif Paper & Board Mills and Huawei are presenting the initiative as part of their commitment to sustainable growth and future focused energy infrastructure. The project is also expected to demonstrate how smart microgrid technologies and battery storage can be applied within industrial settings in Pakistan, potentially providing a reference point for similar energy projects across other manufacturing sectors.
The agreement marks another development in the adoption of battery energy storage technology within Pakistan’s industrial landscape, with the project located at Mian Latif Paper & Board Mills in Sheikhupura. Through the deployment of a 7.668 MW / 15.045 MWh BESS alongside 5 MW of Solar PV, the initiative brings together renewable energy generation and storage capabilities under Huawei’s Smart Microgrid Solution. The participating organisations have described the project as a step toward powering sustainable growth and supporting the continued development of modern energy solutions for Pakistani industry. Updates about Huawei Digital Power Middle East & Central Asia are available through Huawei Digital Power Middle East & Central Asia on LinkedIn.
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