Energy storage-focused lithium-ion OEM Hithium has partnered with power system integrator The Imperial Electric Company (IEC) to deliver 1GWh of energy storage across Pakistan’s residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) sectors.
With the partnership formalised at the China International Energy Storage Exhibition (EESA EXPO) in Shanghai, IEC will now distribute Hithium’s HeroEE residential energy storage systems across Pakistan.
The HeroEE residential energy storage systems feature advanced battery management systems (BMS) with cell-level monitoring and thermal management capabilities optimised for Pakistan’s climate.
Indeed, Pakistan’s temperatures can range from below freezing in northern regions to over 50°C (122°F) in southern provinces during summer months.
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As part of the agreement, Hithium will establish a local service centre in Pakistan to provide technical support and expertise. This move is expected to accelerate the adoption of battery energy storage systems (BESS) throughout the country and build local technical capacity.
The partnership aims to address Pakistan’s persistent energy reliability challenges, which have worsened considerably over the past 18 months.
Pakistan’s power grid has been deemed one of Southeast Asia’s most unreliable, with blackouts regularly occurring. Perhaps one of the largest in recent years was the 2023 blackout, which plunged 220 million people into darkness for a whole day.
According to the Economic Survey of Pakistan 2025-26, released in June by the government, these disruptions have significantly impacted both businesses and households, contributing to a 1.5% contraction in the country’s large-scale manufacturing sector during fiscal year 2025.
According to local media, the situation has deteriorated markedly since January 2025, when a major power outage in northern Pakistan sparked week-long protests that shut down a key highway linking Pakistan with China.
Hithium expands manufacturing capabilities
In 2025, Hithium has made significant strides in expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. Most notably, the company started mass production of the “world’s first” 1000Ah+ battery cell, specifically designed for long-duration energy storage applications.
This breakthrough ∞Cell 1175Ah battery was officially announced at SNEC 2025 on 11 June, marking what the company describes as “the beginning of a new phase, where long-duration energy storage enters scaled deployment.”
Meanwhile, in a major development for its North American operations, Hithium opened a new manufacturing facility in Mesquite, Texas, in June 2025.
The 484,441-square-foot facility represents a US$200 million investment and will create approximately 200 jobs. With an annual production capacity of 10GWh for battery modules and systems, the factory is expected to begin mass production later this year, strengthening Hithium’s position in the US energy storage market.
