Shams Power: Among the Top PPA Solar Companies in Pakistan You Can Trust

Pakistan’s industrial and commercial sector is swiftly pivoting to cleaner, more affordable energy solutions in a country grappling with rising electricity prices, frequent load-shedding, and environmental concerns. Shams Power, a joint venture of PITCO and Orient Operating Company, is leading this transformation. With its strong technical capabilities, robust financing, and turnkey PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) offerings, Shams Power is cementing its reputation as one of the most trusted PPA solar companies in Pakistan’s industrial landscape.

What Makes Shams Power Stand Out?

1. Proven PPA/BOOT Model Expertise

Shams Power operates on a BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) model under long-term PPAs, typically spanning 20 years. They finance, design, procure, install, operate, and maintain solar rooftop, ground-mounted, and carport systems—eliminating CAPEX and O&M burdens for clients. This turnkey approach ensures clients pay only for the electricity consumed at a discounted tariff, with zero risk from day one.

2. Industrial Clientele & Notable Projects

Shams Power’s impressive portfolio includes marquee clients:

• Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan: Across multiple locations, saving around 239 tons of CO₂ annually.

• AkzoNobel Pakistan: A 460 kW rooftop system with zero CAPEX or O&M costs for the client.

• Packages Mall: A 2 MW rooftop solar plant, offsetting ~1,100 tons of CO₂ per year.

• Coca-Cola Faisalabad: A 2.5 MW PV installation powered by high-efficiency JA Solar DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules.

These high-profile projects demonstrate Shams Power’s capability to deliver large-scale solutions tailored to industrial needs and Turkey-level performance under harsh conditions.

3. Robust Financing & Financial Backing

Shams Power has attracted significant funding:

• 2021: PKR 2 billion (≈USD 11.3 million) from GuarantCo & Bank Alfalah, underwriting 21 MW of rooftop Solar/ground-mounted solar capacity.

• 2024: Additional PKR 1.5 billion (≈USD 5.2 million) to support another 10 MW .

This stable financing ensures projects are completed efficiently and deliver savings from day one, giving industrial clients peace of mind.

4. End-to-End Technical Expertise

Shams Power’s team brings vast experience—over 17 years and 4,000 MW of power-generation executed under their belt. Their in-house design, engineering, construction, and O&M capabilities ensure high-quality, tailored solutions that perform reliably in Pakistan’s harsh solar environments (where GST can be 1,500–2,200 kWh/m²/year).

5. License & Local Regulatory Compliance

Shams Power is the first company in Pakistan to hold a Distributed Solar Generation license from NEPRA—the only legally sanctioned route to sell solar electricity under PPA frameworks.

Alignment with Pakistan’s Energy Transition

Pakistan has witnessed a solar revolution: a staggering 13 GW of solar imports in early 2024—13 times the UK's during the same period. While this boom eased load-shedding pressures and curbed electricity costs, it also stressed the national grid.

In this context, Shams Power's PPA model offers an alternative—distributed solar generation at point-of-use, reducing reliance on the grid, stabilising loads during peak demand, and cutting line losses.

Their projects also significantly lower CO₂ emissions—estimated at 10,000+ tons displaced to date.

Key Benefits for Industrial Clients

Benefit	Description
No Upfront Cost	Shams covers all project expenses—clients pay only for electricity consumed.
Discounted Tariffs	Electricity from solar PPAs costs less than national grid rates from day one.
Guaranteed O&M	Includes real-time monitoring, preventive maintenance, and performance guarantees.
Predictable Energy Costs	Fixed-rate agreements protect clients from volatile fossil fuel and grid tariff hikes.
Environmental Credibility	Demonstrates commitment to ESG goals with visible solar installations and carbon savings—boosting brand value.

Industry Outlook & Why Now is the Ideal Time

Rising electricity tariffs—driven by coal and gas power infrastructure and debt dynamics (~$9–18 billion) —combined with solar hardware cost declines (e.g., solar panels down to $0.10/W) —have made solar the transparent energy solution. Industries are adopting solar not just for cost savings, but also for supply resilience in the face of grid instability.

Shams Power, through its reliable, licensed PPA framework and strong local execution, is well-positioned to lead this clean-energy revolution in Pakistan’s industrial sector.

FAQs

Q1. How does a PPA/BOOT model with Shams Power differ from buying solar systems outright?
Ans: Under Shams Power’s BOOT model, they own, install, operate, and maintain all the equipment—so clients face no upfront investment or performance risk. You simply pay a competitive tariff while the system runs for 20 years. At the end of the contract, the asset may be transferred to you. This provides immediate savings and predictable costs.

Q2. Are Shams Power’s projects bank-financed and secure?
Ans: Absolutely. Projects are backed by strong financial instruments—GuarantCo and Bank Alfalah have invested PKR 2 billion in 2021 and another PKR 1.5 billion in 2024, fully funding 25 MW of capacity with guarantees. This ensures stable project execution and risk mitigation for clients.

Conclusion

Amid soaring electricity prices and unreliable grid performance, Pakistan’s industrial sector urgently seeks reliable, low-cost energy. Shams Power delivers this with proven PPA solutions, strong financial backing, NEPRA licensing, and turnkey execution. With eye-catching projects like Metro Cash & Carry, Packages Mall, Coca-Cola Faisalabad, and AkzoNobel, Shams Power is the go-to PPA solar provider industrial firms can trust to reduce costs, ensure stable power, and meet sustainability benchmarks.

By choosing Shams Power, industrial enterprises not only secure immediate savings but also join the frontlines of Pakistan’s clean-energy transformation—reliable, green, and cost-effective.