Day: April 14, 2025

BC Reshapes the Future:LONGi Launches Upgraded Hi-MO 9 Module with Industry-Leading 24.8% Efficiency

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April 14, 2025 — LONGi Green Energy Technology, a global leader in solar innovation, unveiled the upgraded Hi-MO 9 module powered by its HPBC 2.0 technology in Anhui, China. Since its debut last year, the Hi-MO 9 module has earned global acclaim for its excellent power generation performance. The latest iteration achieves a groundbreaking 24.8% conversion efficiency and a maximum power output of 670W, outperforming mainstream TOPCon modules by 40W in mass production. This advancement positions Hi-MO 9 as a transformative force for enhancing photovoltaic power plant value worldwide. Full-Scenario…

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Govt Weighs Relief Measures for Refineries Amid Falling POL Prices

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ISLAMABAD: As petroleum prices continue to decline, the government is considering measures to support struggling oil refineries, which have reported losses of Rs13 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year due to sales tax exemptions, shrinking margins, and inventory losses. According to senior officials at the Petroleum Division, two key proposals are under review: increasing the Inland Freight Equalisation Margin (IFEM) by Rs4.60 per litre on petrol and diesel, or imposing a 3–5% sales tax on petroleum products. The former option would redirect a portion of…

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Petrol Price Likely to Drop by Rs8.27/Litre, Diesel by Rs6.96 from April 16

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ISLAMABAD: Consumers can expect significant relief in fuel prices from April 16, as petroleum product rates are projected to decrease for the upcoming fortnight. The anticipated cut is attributed to a nearly seven percent drop in global oil prices, influenced by newly imposed tariffs under the Trump administration. According to preliminary calculations, the price of petrol is expected to decline by Rs8.27 per litre, bringing it down to Rs246.36 from the current Rs254.63. Similarly, high-speed diesel (HSD) may see a reduction of Rs6.96 per litre, falling to Rs251.68 from Rs258.64.…

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Dispute Persists Between Power Division and KE Over Jamshoro Plant’s Conversion to Thar Coal

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ISLAMABAD: The ongoing disagreement between the Power Division and K-Electric (KE) regarding the conversion of the Jamshoro Power Plant from imported to indigenous Thar coal remains unresolved, with both parties clashing over the interpretation of committee meeting minutes, sources told Business Recorder. The contention revolves around the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the conversion. KE claims that the minutes circulated from the fifth committee meeting on March 25, 2025, do not accurately capture its concerns or the procedural clarity it had provided. KE emphasized the importance of initiating the technical…

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Pakistan Quietly Becomes One of World’s Largest Solar Importers with 17GW Surge in 2024

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ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable clean energy shift, Pakistan has emerged as one of the world’s leading solar panel importers, bringing in a staggering 17 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2024 alone — doubling its imports from the previous year — according to the Global Electricity Review 2025 by UK-based energy think tank Ember. What makes this surge even more extraordinary is that it occurred without sweeping legislation, large-scale global investments, or top-level government campaigns. Instead, the boom is being fueled by individual households, small businesses, and commercial users installing rooftop…

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