December 11, 2023 - Energy Update

Affordable and Abundant Solar and Hydrogen are Key in the Fight Against Climate Change

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Admin

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 8, 2023 – As we gather for COP28, the urgency of confronting climate change has never been more apparent. Li Zhenguo, Founder & President of LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., delivered a compelling address via the live stream of the United Nations COP28 Conference on December 8. In this speech, he emphasized the crucial role of “affordable and abundant solar and hydrogen in the fight against climate change”. We find ourselves at a critical juncture, demanding a collective effort from individuals, governments, and businesses alike to…

Nepra seeks urgent fees, more penalties on consumers

December 11, 2023May 3, 2024 Admin

ISLAMABAD: The revised consumer service manual unveiled by the power regulator Nepra introduces additional charges and stringent measures for electricity consumers, including a 14 per cent interest rate on bill instalments and an ‘urgent fee’ for priority connections. The proposed regulations — set to be discussed at a public hearing on Dec 19 before implementation — have been announced despite a surplus in capacity and declining consumption. The new consumer manual also seeks restrictions and penalties on multiple connections at one premises and higher penalties on detection bills that are…