Chinese Firm to Build 425MW Wind-Solar Power Plants in Sindh

BEIJING: Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co., Ltd. has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Energy Department of Sindh to construct 425MW wind-solar power plants in Sindh, further strengthening clean energy collaboration between China and Pakistan.

Under the agreement, Mingyang Smart Energy will develop a 350MW wind-solar integrated power storage project and a 75MW wind power project in Sindh. These projects are expected to be completed within three years, according to China Economic Net (CEN).

The signing ceremony was attended by President Asif Ali Zardari during his recent visit to China. The agreement was signed by Zhang Qiying, President of Global Business Line and CTO of Mingyang Smart Energy, along with officials from the Sindh Energy Department.

The Chinese firm emphasized that this collaboration builds on the long-standing energy partnership between the two nations. Notably, in 2017, Pakistan and China launched their first Chinese-funded wind power project in Sindh, featuring 33 wind turbines from Mingyang Smart Energy.

The 2017 project, which was successfully connected to the national grid, provided local employment opportunities and boosted the supply chain for wind power components in Pakistan.

This new agreement underscores the commitment of both nations to green energy development, supporting their clean energy transition and sustainability goals.

President Zardari on China’s Global Role

During his visit to China, President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized that the world has nothing to fear from China’s rise.

In an interview with Chinese state media, Zardari stated that China does not interfere in the internal matters of other countries. He highlighted China’s rapid development and transformation, describing it as a positive force for the world.

Zardari expressed confidence in China’s peaceful progress and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic and economic ties with Beijing.