Tag: solar

Pakistan’s cumulative installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is estimated to have surpassed 27 gigawatts (GW), driven largely by rapid imports of solar modules from China and strong uptake in residential and commercial markets, according to analysis by energy think tank Renewables First. Figures shared by Renewables First show that Pakistan imported a cumulative 51.5 GW of solar modules from China by November 2025. Solar imports have accelerated sharply over the past two fiscal years, with cumulative imports reaching 48 GW by June 2025, at a total cost of more than…

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (January 2026), forecasts a sharp rise in solar power deployment, with nearly 70 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity expected to come online in 2026 and 2027, marking a 49% increase in total US solar operating capacity compared to the end of 2025. According to the EIA, total US electricity generation reached about 4,260 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025. Generation is projected to grow by 1.1% in 2026 and 2.6% in 2027, reaching 4,423 billion kWh by 2027, driven…

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Islamabad: Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) has approved an investment of Rs1.85 billion to install a 25 megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) along with an additional 5.4MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as part of efforts to reduce rising electricity costs and expand renewable energy usage. The decision was disclosed in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. According to the company, the project was approved by its Board of Directors through a circular resolution and is expected to…

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ISLAMABAD: Chinese solar solutions are increasingly powering Pakistan’s industrial and public sectors, helping stabilize electricity supply, lower operational costs, and support the country’s transition toward cleaner energy, according to a report by China Economic Net (CEN) on Friday. In Multan, a 300-kilowatt solar system at Laeeque Rafique Hospital provides a critical backup source, ensuring uninterrupted operation of essential medical equipment during grid disruptions. Hospital administrators said the system has strengthened energy security for patient care. At the Pak Rice Mill in Kamoke, a 400-kilowatt rooftop solar installation generates around 5.46…

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The federal government has decided to shift electricity feeders suffering from heavy financial losses to solar power, as part of broader efforts to reform the power sector, reduce losses, and ensure reliable electricity supply in underserved areas. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which reviewed ongoing power sector reforms and strategies to improve electricity availability, particularly in remote and high-loss regions. The prime minister directed that loss-making feeders be converted to solar energy in coordination with provincial governments and local communities, noting…

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