3.05 MW Grid-Tied Solar Power Systems for PCSIR Laboratories

Powering Pakistan’s National Research Infrastructure with Clean Energy

How CDigital Delivered a Multi-Site, Grid-Tied Solar Energy Ecosystem to Enable Sustainable Operations Across PCSIR Laboratories

About The Client

The Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) is Pakistan’s premier national research organization, mandated to promote scientific innovation, applied research, and industrial development. PCSIR operates a nationwide network of laboratories supporting materials science, energy, biotechnology, food sciences, and industrial testing.

As a large, energy-intensive public research institution with facilities in Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi, PCSIR has increasingly focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost optimization in line with national energy conservation and clean-energy objectives.

Challenge

Prior to the project, PCSIR faced high and rising electricity consumption across its laboratory and support facilities, coupled with increasing exposure to grid tariff volatility and dependence on conventional power supply. Sensitive scientific equipment required reliable and uninterrupted power, while government directives mandated the adoption of renewable energy and conservation measures. The challenge was to deploy a technically robust, regulation-compliant solar solution across multiple cities—each with distinct site conditions—while ensuring seamless integration with existing electrical infrastructure, operational safety, and long-term performance.

Key Features:

• 3.05 MW total grid-tied solar PV capacity across three cities
• Multi-site deployment: Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi
• High-efficiency Tier-I monocrystalline solar PV modules
• On-grid configuration with net-metering readiness
• Advanced monitoring, data logging, and performance dashboards
• Robust electrical protection, earthing, and lightning systems
• Designed for high availability, safety, and long-term performance

Delivered Services:

• Turnkey solar EPC delivery across all PCSIR sites
• Detailed system design and site-specific engineering
• Civil works for mounting structures and electrical rooms
• Supply and installation of PV modules, inverters, and BOS equipment
• Electrical integration with existing distribution systems
• Net-metering documentation and regulatory coordination
• Testing, commissioning, and performance validation
• Training of PCSIR staff and delivery of O&M manuals
• Warranty-backed deployment with long-term service readiness