Delve into the critical aspects of creating a fair, transparent, and efficient power sector in Pakistan. This blog discusses essential policy reforms, the role of renewable energy, and strategies for fostering sustainable economic growth in the country’s energy landscape.
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Complexity of Power Supply and Delivery
In addition to the belated notice of the IPPs and the killing capacity payments in PPAs with them, the complexity of the power supply and delivery business is often underestimated.This misunderstanding leads to advice from individuals, including a former minister, to renegotiate or revise PPAs on a “take-and-pay” basis instead of the “take-or-pay” arrangement, treating it as a simple fix.
Read MoreSolis Certified Installer Program Training in Pakistan: Empowering Solar Professionals Across the Nation
Faisalabad, Pakistan – July 22, 2024 – Solis is proud to announce the successful completion of the first two training sessions of the Solis Certified Installer Program Training in Pakistan. Held on July 19th Gujranwala, July 20th Lahore and July 22nd Faisalabad these initial sessions marked the beginning of a comprehensive series of training events aimed at empowering solar professionals across the country. The Solis Certified Installer Program is designed to equip installers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement Solis’ innovative solar solutions. Participants in the program…
Read MoreGovernment Finalizing New Subsidy Plan for Lifeline Power Consumers
ISLAMABAD: The government is finalizing a subsidy program for millions of lifeline electricity consumers nationwide through the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). This initiative, aimed at targeting underprivileged domestic electricity consumers, will soon be presented to the Federal Cabinet for approval. According to sources, the Power Division, in collaboration with BISP, has proposed the Electricity Subsidy Program to transform untargeted electricity subsidies into targeted ones. BISP will assist the Power Division in identifying and targeting eligible families for the subsidy. In consultation with the Power Division, BISP is determining the…
Read MoreK-Electric Proposes Conversion of Jamshoro Plant to Thar Coal
ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has requested the Power Division to form a Project Steering Committee (PSC) to evaluate a proposal from the EPC contractor, Harbin Electric International (HEI), for converting the 660-MW Jamshoro coal power plant to run on 100% Thar coal. In a letter to the Secretary of Power, KE referred to HEI’s detailed proposal submitted on July 9, 2024, affirming the technical viability of the conversion. KE believes this conversion aligns with the Government of Pakistan’s National Electricity Plan 2023, which emphasizes the indigenization of fuel, and could serve…
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