Al-Tuwairqi inks accord with SolarWorld

KARACHI – Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited Engineering (TSMLE) Solar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SolarWorld here on Wednesday. TSMLE-Solar is a division of TSML working in the field of Solar Energy System, whereas SolarWorld is an European photovoltaics (PV) module manufacturing company, which provides design and development in the solar energy sector.
The MoU was signed here by Muhammad Jamshed, Head Engineering and Instrumentation, TSML and Kai Klingenhagen, Area Sales Manager, SolarWorld. Through the MoU, the companies will jointly explore solar energy projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The companies have also agreed to develop a feasibility study for setting up of PV module manufacturing facility in Pakistan.
A joint team has been established to prepare necessary studies for the effective implementation of this MoU by assessing technical, commercial and procedural aspects. On the occasion, Muhammad Jamshed said: “With higher prices and growing scarcity of fossil fuel, solar power is finally emerging as a viable and efficient source of energy. There is an urgency of closing gap between energy needs and energy supply and renewable energy is the best guarantee for sustainable development.”
He informed that SolarWorld will train TSMLE-Solar personnel in designing of system, installation and its marketing, and will support the projects initiated by TSMLE-Solar in this region along with providing transfer of solar technology. Kai Klingenhagen, Area Sales Manager, SolarWorld expressed his happiness on selecting TSMLE-Solar as its official representative in this region.
He said, “Pakistan is facing energy crisis, which is adversely affecting agriculture, industries and other sectors. We have the expertise in solar energy sector and this technology can also be used for operating tube wells, supply of power to villages and so on.
Solar energy is one of the most viable options for Pakistan. Even countries with less sun light are making the best use of this free resource (sun light). Pakistan is not short of sun light as sun shines on the entire length and breadth of the country throughout the year.