To date, ACTES has installed over 6 MW of solar capacity, with an additional 20 MW in the pipeline through both EPC and power purchase agreement (PPA) models. The company has actively sought a debt facility of USD 2.67 million to finance its growing PPA portfolio, which includes large-scale solarisation projects at factory sites across the country. In total, ACTES has successfully completed over 65 MW of installations in the past six to seven years, spanning ten diverse industrial sectors and more than ten factory locations nationwide.

The company was introduced to PFAN/PPSE while seeking financing solutions for its PPA projects. Our support proved transformative—not only by enhancing ACTES’s bankability but also by facilitating connections with commercial banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), climate funds and angel investors.

PFAN/PPSE provided ACTES with access to technical agencies and expert-led feasibility studies, strengthening the credibility of its project proposals. Through tailored financial training, project preparation and investor roadshows, PFAN/PPSE helped shape a compelling investment case that appealed to both local and international stakeholders. The programme significantly improved ACTES’s financial acumen and positioned the company as a key player in Pakistan’s clean energy transition.

The impact of this support extended beyond commercial benefits. For Farheen Irfan, a female leader in the male-dominated renewable energy sector, the PPSE programme offered a unique platform to showcase ACTES’s work while highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in climate finance. With women occupying less than 2% of leadership roles in Pakistan’s renewable energy space, Farheen’s participation also brought visibility to gender representation in a critical industry.

PFAN’s contribution also enabled ACTES to explore affordable financing options, expand its market presence and create long-term impact through CO₂ emissions reduction, job creation and enhanced energy access. In a country grappling with an energy crisis, depleting reserves and rising grid costs, ACTES has emerged as a key solution provider—offering sustainable, cost-effective solar alternatives at a time when solar energy has become both a necessity and a viable investment.

Their success is a testament to how climate finance initiatives can unlock local potential, strengthen business capacity and deliver broad social, environmental and economic benefits. As ACTES continues to expand its reach, it serves as an inspiring example of how clean energy, inclusive leadership and strategic partnerships can shape a more resilient and sustainable Pakistan.