Dawlance Invests Over 1 Million Euros in Solar Energy for Karachi Factories

Karachi: In a significant move towards sustainable manufacturing, Dawlance, Pakistan’s premier home appliances manufacturer, has invested over 1,100,000 Euros to transition its Karachi factories to solar energy. The initiative is part of the company’s broader environmental strategy and was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by top executives from Dawlance and its parent company, Beko.

According to Dawlance, the new solar panel installations will generate approximately 3 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, meeting 27% of the factories’ electricity needs with renewable energy. This shift underscores Dawlance’s commitment to its ‘Progress Today – Preserve Tomorrow’ policy and is supported by its parent company, Beko, which is part of Türkiye’s largest manufacturing conglomerate, the Koc Group. The group aims to leverage its technological expertise to foster innovative and sustainable practices in Pakistan.

Mr. Can Dinçer, Chief Commercial Officer Türkiye and Southern Asia at Beko, emphasized the strategic importance of the move, stating, “In line with our vision, ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide,’ we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The shift toward renewable energy plays a crucial role in this journey. In 2023, 64% of the electricity used across our operations came from green sources, and by 2030, we aim to power all our production facilities with 100% green energy. The installation of solar panels at Dawlance’s manufacturing plants in Karachi marks a major milestone, advancing both our sustainability goals and Pakistan’s energy transition while fostering greener production practices in the region.”

Mr. Umar Ahsan Khan, CEO of Dawlance, also commented on the project’s impact, highlighting its benefits not only for the environment but also for the industry at large. “As an industry leader, Dawlance is inspiring all the major enterprises in Pakistan to generate renewable energy for reducing the environmental impact and saving energy costs during business operations. Our solar power initiative will ensure a reduction of approximately 1,223 tCO2 of carbon footprint of the factories annually. The installation of new solar panels will enable our manufacturing facilities to meet 27% of their annual electricity needs through green energy sources. We are also installing solar panels on the roof of our Hyderabad plant with the goal of completing the installations by November. Our objective is to become a model for the home appliances industry with our new practice in Pakistan.”

Dawlance’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions is part of a larger trend towards greener business practices and aims to set a benchmark in the industry for environmental responsibility.

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