The staff of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) owes a lasting debt to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024. “President Carter was a visionary and a man of science who realized the potential of solar power and renewable energy,” NREL Director Martin Keller said. “The Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) began under his…
Read More
Aimed to reduce energy costs and reliance on imported coal, the federal government has decided to shift the coal-based power plants at Jamshoro, Thal, and Sahiwal to utilize locally sourced Thar coal. The decision was finalized during the 28th meeting of the Thar Coal and Energy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Key federal and provincial…
Read More
Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has installed and commissioned a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant. The cement maker shared the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. “We are pleased to announce that the company has successfully installed and commissioned a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant at the company’s plant site, Kohat,” read…
Read More
The Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan has submitted a resolution to the Sindh Assembly calling upon the federal government to review its agreements with independent power producers (IPPs).
The resolution in question was submitted to the secretariat of the Sindh Assembly by the Leader of Opposition in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khursheedi and MPA of MQM Pakistan, Najam Mirza on Wednesday.
The capacity payments these days are talk of the town and our criticism has been grossly misplaced when it comes to huge electricity bills, and who the real culprits are.Further, he likes of some of our ex-CT ministers, do not understand how power or energy sector works. Commenting and criticizing are easy, while not seeing where the problem is and what solutions can be offered for a better outcome.
Read More
Introduction Solar energy is emerging as a key player in the global renewable energy landscape, offering a sustainable solution to the world’s increasing energy demands. In Pakistan, the adoption of solar panels has seen a significant rise due to the country’s abundant sunlight and the increasing need for alternative energy sources. However, the cost of solar panels can vary widely,…
Read More
KARACHI – Pakistan’s hunger for energy is growing fast amid surge in population and due to other factors, and now the government is stepping in to provide solar setups to deserving families. The distribution of solar energy among Sindh families offers energy accessibility for all, environmental sustainability, and less burden on government energy generation. It also provides electricity to remote areas, reducing…
Read More
Punjab Minister of Industry and Commerce, Shafi Hussain, has announced a significant initiative to boost local production of solar panels. The provincial government plans to establish manufacturing facilities with substantial investments from Chinese companies.
Read More
SLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended a warm invitation to Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan, focusing particularly on the renewable energy and IT sectors. This invitation came during a courtesy meeting with Ambassador of Switzerland Georg Steiner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s strong interest in bolstering ties…
Read More
KARACHI – Pakistan’s government finds itself in a delicate position, aiming to promote renewable energy, particularly solar power, while grappling with constrained grid capacity and economic challenges. The government’s recent consideration to reduce buyback rates for net-metering electricity has sparked debates regarding the balance between incentivizing solar installations and managing grid constraints. The introduction of net-metering was a significant move…
Read More
