National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) has officially launched the NTC Solar Infrastructure Deployment Programme (SIDP), a landmark initiative that marks a significant milestone in the Corporation’s commitment to energy efficiency, operational resilience, and environmental sustainability. The SIDP aims to harness renewable solar energy to power NTC’s offices, telecommunications exchanges, data centres, and operational facilities across Pakistan. By transitioning to clean energy, NTC seeks to substantially reduce electricity costs, enhance energy reliability, and support the Government of Pakistan’s national renewable energy objectives, said a press release issued here. To formalize the initiative, an official Contract Signing Ceremony was held in Islamabad between NTC and a consortium comprising Kasib Builders and Developers (Pvt.) Ltd., Zeeruk International (Pvt.) Ltd., and Zeeruk Energy Development (Pvt.) Ltd. The SIDP will be implemented under the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) framework. Under this model, the Joint Venture will fully finance, design, install, operate, and maintain advanced solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at designated NTC sites. Upon completion of the concession period, ownership of the entire solar infrastructure will be transferred to NTC.
Solar Infrastructure Deployment Programme launched
Published on: July 12, 2026 9:56 AM