Pakistan, China private sectors to expand renewable power

ISLAMABAD: ACT Wind Pvt Ltd, a major developer of wind energy in Pakistan, has signed a contract with Xinjiang Goldwind Science Technology Company to acquire 50MW suite of wind turbine for the Phase II ACT project, Gwadar Pro reported on Friday.

The suite is comprised 20 turbines with each having a capacity of 2.5MW. It’s the second time the two companies stroke a deal. The first came into effect 4 years ago when ACT project Phase I of 30 MW adopted Goldwind’s wind turbines, which have been in secure and stable operation since then.

ACT project Phase I is first of the many power projects jointly owned and operated by Tapal Group, Akhtar Group and Ismail Industries.

The plant comprises of 20 wind turbines having a combined capacity to produce 30MW of electricity (each having a capacity of 1.5MW ).

The project achieved its Commercial Operations Date on 8th October, 2016. The ACT project Phase II is set to be located in Jhimpir, known as “the pathway of wind” in Sindh Province.

Goldwind was the first Chinese wind turbine producer to enter into the Pakistani market in 2013. It has customized high-temperature wind turbine for Pakistan that boasts average availability of over 99% in a long term.

Meanwhile, Goldwind has cultivated local talents with knowledge and skills on operation, maintenance, and examination of wind power plant.

With an edge in providing products that feature high-adaptability to the environment and stable operation, Goldwind has grown to become a model for local wind power projects.

So far, Goldwind has played a part in the investment and operation of 6 power plants in Pakistan. With the order of ACT Phase II project to be implemented, new installment of wind generators in Pakistan provided by Goldwind will reach 150MW by 2022, and the total installment will register 477MW. Such an amount of environment-friendly wind energy is estimated to provide 1.5 billion (Kwh) of electricity, alleviating the power shortage in a greener way.