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Global Electric Car Sales to Hit 17 Million in 2024, Major Shift Expected by 2035

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global electric car sales will reach 17 million by the end of 2024, marking a significant surge in demand. According to the IEA’s Global EV Outlook, this growth trend is set to reshape the automotive industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport. China is leading the electric car revolution, with projections indicating that almost half of all car sales in the country will be electric by 2024, totaling around 10 million units. In the United States and Europe, electric cars are…

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Govt Considers Lowering Net Metering Buyback Rates Amidst Power Sector Concerns

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power-transmission

Reports from Business Recorder suggest that the government is contemplating reducing the buyback rates for net metering electricity from Rs 21 per unit to Rs 11 per unit. This move comes as the surge in net metering installations has disrupted the government’s capacity charge payment plans, sources reveal. The Power Division is concerned that affluent consumers are shifting to net metering, leaving the financial burden on less privileged consumers already grappling with high bills. While the government supports solarization efforts, the current buyback rates of Rs 12-22 per unit are…

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TEVTA and PSA Sign MOU to Boost Solar Energy Skills

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Solar-Energy

The TEVTA-Pakistan Solar Association MOU signing ceremony took place at TEVTA Secretariat, Lahore. Chairman TEVTA Brig. Muhammad Sajid Khokhar, SI(M) Retd., and Chairman PSA Amir Parvez Chaudhry signed the documents. COO TEVTA Qurat-ul-Ain Memon noted that the collaboration spans two years initially, aiming for further expansion. TEVTA commits to enhancing its ties with the solar industry, updating syllabi, conducting trainer sessions, and arranging paid internships. Chairman TEVTA emphasized expanding solar courses from five to eight institutions, with plans for more based on industry requirements. The event highlighted CM Punjab’s directive…

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LIIBS 2024: Fostering Collaborative Growth Among Visionaries

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industry-leaders

The 7th Edition of the LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS) 2024 continued its momentum in Islamabad, showcasing a dynamic blend of collaboration and innovation. Co-hosted by Nutshell Group and Unity Foods Limited, in partnership with OICCI and Faysal Bank Limited, the summit underscored the theme of ‘Collaborating for Growth.’ Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman (Rtd) emphasized the pivotal role of private enterprises in driving economic progress and job creation, highlighting the need for consistent policies. Discussions delved into diverse areas such as educational frameworks, digital transformation, and leadership strategies…

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Punjab Govt to Provide 1KV Solar Systems to 50K Homes

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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide 1-kilowatt (1KV) solar systems to 50,000 households across Punjab. This move comes as an alternative to expensive electricity, aiming to alleviate the burden on the common man. The program, titled “Light without Electricity Bill: Chief Minister’s Roshan Punjab Program,” aims to empower low-income families by offering them solar solutions. In a special meeting, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the importance of this initiative in freeing the poor from the escalating costs of electricity. The program will…

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