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Solis Certified Installer Program Training in Pakistan: Empowering Solar Professionals Across the Nation

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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…

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Government Finalizing New Subsidy Plan for Lifeline Power Consumers

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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…

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K-Electric Proposes Conversion of Jamshoro Plant to Thar Coal

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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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KP to Generate Rs90bn from Oil and Gas Sectors in FY 2024-25

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PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is set to earn Rs.89.8 billion in revenue from the oil and gas sectors during the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant increase from Rs.42.8 billion in the previous year, according to the White Paper on the annual provincial budget. The revenue will be paid by the federal government under various heads, including Royalty on Oil and Gas, Gas Development Surcharge, Excise Duty on Natural Gas, and Windfall Levy. KP is expected to receive Rs.26.2 billion in royalties on crude oil and natural…

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KP to Solarize 100 Schools and 3,050 Mosques

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has initiated several solar energy projects to address electricity issues in the merged tribal districts, with some projects already successfully completed. To date, 900 mosques and places of worship in these districts have been converted to solar energy, generating 1.73 MW of electricity daily and saving millions of rupees monthly. In the current year, the KP government plans to shift 1,100 schools and 3,050 mosques in the Khyber district to solar energy. Additionally, business centers will be connected to solar mini-grids. Haji Iqbal Afridi,…

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