Power Zone Partners with Chint to Bring Advanced ESS to Pakistan, says Abu Bakar Siddiqui, Director Power Zone in an interview with ER
Power World & Battery Energy Storage System
The generator generates, and the battery stores energy. The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has multiple applications and benefits. For example, from a Pakistani market perspective, it functions similarly to net metering, where excess power generated from solar is sent to a utility company and later drawn back, usually at night. In this way, the utility acts like a virtual battery.
However, in many rural areas of Pakistan, we lack access to the national grid, making net metering impossible. People use generators, but they are expensive for prolonged use. In such settings, battery energy storage systems become a reliable alternative. These systems can be charged either via the utility supply or through solar energy during daylight hours.
With this system, one can maximize energy storage. For instance, among the solutions we offer, you can install a 5 MW system that can sustain a 1 MW load for five hours. The storage capacity can be scaled up based on industry demand.
Lithium-ion batteries were already available globally, but the surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand has triggered extensive research and development in battery technology. Batteries are now recognized as the most critical component of such systems. There has been a race to make them cost-effective, and battery prices have significantly declined over the past five years.
This shift has transformed the energy calculations for industries. Many now consider battery-based systems a better investment than generators. They believe batteries are more cost-effective and free from the voltage drops, technical damages, and time losses commonly associated with generators.
Power Zone
Power Zone has been in the energy business for over two decades. We currently serve more than 10,000 customers. As a solutions provider, our clients place their trust in us—largely because of our commitment to after-sales service.
We have recently signed a partnership deal with Chint Power, becoming its official Energy Storage System (ESS) distributor in Pakistan. We now offer and market Chint’s full range of solutions.
Chint is a leading Chinese company in battery technology. In fact, China currently dominates the global battery market. Nearly all major companies source their batteries from China due to its advanced technology and manufacturing scale.
Future Plans
We are closely aligned with the future of Pakistan’s energy market. As people increasingly understand the cost-effectiveness of lithium-ion batteries, new applications are emerging in various scenarios.
For example, we offer a peak-sharing application. This allows users to buy electricity during off-peak hours and store it for use during peak hours—resulting in significant cost savings.
Pakistan’s power infrastructure is weak in many regions, with frequent voltage fluctuations. In such areas, this system serves as a grid stabilizer, delivering a smooth and uninterrupted power supply even when the grid is unstable.
Moreover, in industrial settings where machines cannot be shut down and power outages occur, our system functions like a large-scale UPS, providing seamless power backup.
Most importantly, Pakistan has imported a massive capacity of solar panels. But utility companies cannot absorb all the surplus through net metering. In such a scenario, battery energy storage becomes essential—enabling consumers to store their own solar power rather than relying on utilities. Smart companies like Power Zone are stepping in to fill this crucial gap.
