The solar power system has been designed using available roof top of the office and will provide renewable green energy to the building and to electrical network of ARL. This initiative of ARL will not only reduce its energy cost but is also a step towards providing a clean environment.
Khattak said that we need to realise the importance of renewable green energy to facilitate our present and future generations. He expressed hope that with this initiative, ARL will motivate others to follow their suit and take full benefit of the abundant solar energy Pakistan is blessed with. Comprising 440 panels of 250 watts each, this 110KW system is capable of producing more than 180,000 KWh per annum, providing a benefit of more than Rs 2.7 million at current electricity rates.
It is likely to generate enough solar energy over the next 10 years to prevent more than two million pounds of carbon dioxide entering into atmosphere - tantamount to taking more than 200 cars off the road for one year or planting more than 25,000 trees. The unique feature of this project is that the 110KW solar power system was designed and developed at the Attock Group's in-house facility which is equipped with state-of-the-art production and testing equipment.