GWADAR: In a significant boost for renewable energy in the region, Chinese company Junco Solar has expressed interest in establishing a comprehensive solar industrial park on 20 acres within the Gwadar North Free Zone.
As reported by Gwadar Pro, the vertically integrated manufacturer discussed plans to produce low-cost solar panels for domestic and commercial markets. The ambitious project also includes a proposed 2-gigawatt battery plant, which would require an estimated 20 megawatts of power.
The announcement coincides with a surge in solar adoption across the coastal city. Local trader Muhammad Baloch, speaking to Gwadar Pro, noted that Chinese solar brands are increasingly popular due to their superior quality and competitive pricing. “The region has long suffered from energy shortages, but now with an adequate supply of high-quality panels and batteries in the local market, we are confident sales will rise significantly,” Baloch stated.
An official from the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed the trend, observing a rapid increase in sales of Chinese-manufactured solar systems as more buildings transition to solar energy.
This local initiative aligns with a broader national strategy. The Pakistani government plans to foster local solar panel manufacturing through partnerships with Chinese companies—a move that would bolster the country’s clean energy commitments and reduce its substantial annual import costs.
In a separate development Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noor ul Haq Baloch and Hangeng Company CEO Andy Li Hao have announced that new industries in Gwadar Port and Free Zone will stimulate regional economic growth while creating substantial local employment opportunities.
At a joint press briefing, Andy Li Hao revealed Hangeng’s plans to establish food processing and export industries, beginning with a donkey meat processing project. This initiative will also support ancillary industries including salt production, packaging, and transportation in surrounding areas.
“While donkey farming exists elsewhere in Pakistan, Balochistan has lacked such facilities until now,” Li Hao stated. “We’re establishing breeding and farming operations in Gwadar to ensure local availability of resources.”
