By Commerce Reporter
LAHORE: Pakistan’s rapidly expanding solar energy sector, investment opportunities in solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), evolving net-metering policies and the challenges facing the renewable energy industry will come under discussion at the 3rd International SolarPower Conclave & Solar Technology Excellence Awards 2026, scheduled to be held on September 24, 2026, in Lahore.
Organised by Energy Update, the conclave will bring together policymakers, government representatives, energy experts, solar industry leaders, technology providers, investors, consultants and other stakeholders to discuss the changing dynamics of Pakistan’s energy sector and the growing role of solar power and energy storage in the country’s future energy mix.
Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan will attend the event as the Chief Guest. The gathering will also feature senior representatives and leading professionals from the government, academia and private sector, providing a platform for dialogue on policy, investment, technology and the future direction of Pakistan’s solar industry.
The event will feature two key panel discussions. Panel Discussion I, titled “Investment Opportunities in Solar PV and Battery Storage System (BESS)”, will focus on the growing investment potential in solar generation and energy storage, emerging business models, commercial and industrial applications, financing opportunities and the role of BESS in improving energy reliability and flexibility.
Panel Discussion II, titled “Solar in Pakistan – Challenges, Policy Reforms & the Way Forward,” will examine the key challenges confronting the solar sector, including regulatory and policy issues, market developments, grid integration and the evolving framework for distributed generation and net metering. Industry experts will also discuss possible policy reforms and pathways for sustainable growth of the solar market.
The conclave will also feature technical discussions focusing on the latest solar technologies, Battery Energy Storage Systems, system efficiency, grid integration, energy management and technological developments shaping the next phase of Pakistan’s renewable energy transition.
Among the prominent speakers and industry leaders participating in the event are Faizan Ali Shah, Advisor to Minister Energy (Power Division); Adil Mehmood, Chairman, Pakistan Solar Association; Mian Fahad, Regional Director, TBEA China; Muhammad Zakir Ali, CEO, Inverex Solar Energy; Dr. Naveed Arshad, Director of the Energy Institute at LUMS; Zohaib ul Haq, Technical Service Manager, Growatt Pakistan; Maroof Ahmed Zuberi, Energy Advisor and Head of Alternative Energy, HVAC and Firefighting Business at AESL; Engr. Faiz Bhutta, Senior Energy and BESS Consultant, Trainer and Speaker; Dr. Jawaria Shakeel, Director Sustainability at Assure International and Advisor – Growth at BH Group; Joseph Chu, Sales Director C&I Energy Storage PK, Itel Energy; Faaz Diwan, Director, Diwan Internationals; Aafaq Ali Khan, Founder & CEO, Energy Gurus and Former Vice Chairman, Pakistan Solar Association; Waqas Khaleeq, CEO, Smart Solar; Hasnat Khan, Former Vice Chairman, Pakistan Solar Association; Muhammad Farhan, CEO, Power Highway; and Qurrat-ul-Ain Cheema, CEO, GEN_II.
The event will also host the Solar Technology Excellence Awards 2026, recognising companies and professionals for their contributions to the development, deployment and advancement of solar energy technologies and solutions in Pakistan. The awards will provide an opportunity to acknowledge innovation, technological excellence and industry contributions across the country’s growing renewable energy ecosystem.
The conclave comes at a time when solar power is playing an increasingly important role in Pakistan’s electricity landscape, while the rapid adoption of distributed solar is also creating new discussions around grid management, regulation, investment and energy storage. The event is expected to provide a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for a more reliable, sustainable and technology-driven energy future.
The 3rd International SolarPower Conclave & Solar Technology Excellence Awards 2026 will be held on September 24, 2026, in Lahore, bringing together key stakeholders under the theme: “Solar PV, Net Metering & BESS: Powering Pakistan’s Next Energy Revolution.”
