May 7, 2026
HubSalt has signed an agreement with China’s Livoltec to install a hybrid solar and battery storage system in Karachi. The company says the project will reduce diesel use, lower emissions and improve energy efficiency.
News Desk
May 7, 2026
KARACHI: HubSalt has entered into an agreement with Chinese company Livoltec to install a hybrid solar and battery storage system, in what the company described as a step towards greater energy self-reliance in industry.
The agreement was signed in Karachi by HubSalt Chief Executive Officer Ismail Sattar and Livoltec Asia-Pacific Director Max Ma. Under the arrangement, the project will be carried out on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction basis, with Optimizen assigned responsibility for execution in collaboration with its Chinese technology partner, Livoltec.
According to the details shared at the signing, the project includes the installation of a 1.44-megawatt solar photovoltaic system integrated with a 2.35MW-hour battery energy storage system. The company said the move is expected to sharply cut its dependence on imported diesel.
Speaking on the occasion, Sattar called the initiative a transformative step and said it could serve as a model for Pakistan’s industrial sector. He said the use of advanced renewable energy technologies would improve operational performance while also setting a benchmark for the promotion of green energy in the country’s industrial landscape.
Sattar said the project forms part of the company’s long-term strategy aimed at supporting sustainable industrial growth and contributing to national energy objectives. He noted that HubSalt had previously depended on diesel generators for its operations and is now shifting to a modern hybrid energy setup.
He said the project would enable annual savings of around 360,000 litres of diesel, reducing import costs and easing pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
Sattar said the environmental gains from the project were also substantial. According to him, the system is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by more than 2,000 tonnes each year, which he said is equivalent to planting around 90,000 trees.
He added that the initiative would also position HubSalt to participate in international carbon markets, where carbon credits may be earned under standards such as Verra and Gold Standard.
The hybrid system has been designed to maximise the use of renewable energy, improve efficiency and provide uninterrupted electricity supply for operations.
Livoltec’s Asia-Pacific Director Max Ma and Optimizen’s CEO also underscored the significance of the project and reiterated their commitment to completing it ahead of schedule. They said they were confident the partnership would strengthen Livoltec’s footprint in Pakistan and demonstrate its capability to deliver large-scale projects in collaboration with Optimizen.
The agreement marks a notable industrial renewable energy initiative involving solar generation combined with battery storage, with the participating companies presenting it as a first-of-its-kind arrangement for the sector.
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