“KSTAR Powers Pakistan’s Renewable Future with Innovative Energy Solutions and Strategic Partnerships”

On January 8, 2025, KSTAR kicked off its 2025 Tour in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. Against the backdrop of rising electricity prices, frequent power outages, and Pakistan’s ambitious target of generating 60% of its energy from renewables by 2030, KSTAR reaffirmed its commitment to driving Pakistan’s energy transition. The event spotlighted KSTAR’s…

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Punjab to Accelerate Solar Energy Initiatives

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced ambitious plans to advance solar energy initiatives across the province. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the swift implementation of free solar energy schemes for citizens, with a major focus on converting government buildings to solar power by June. The renewable energy project aims to reduce reliance on conventional power sources while promoting sustainability.…

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2024: Mixed Solar Energy Trends Amid Record Heat

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While 2023 was the sunniest year of the century, 2024 presented a more complex solar energy picture despite being the second-hottest year on record. Analysis by Solcast API reveals varied irradiance trends shaped by weather patterns such as El Niño and regional droughts, decoupling global heat records from consistent solar potential. Regional Insights: Americas: Canada and Alaska faced below-average solar…

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Huawei Unveils Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar 2025: Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy

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Huawei Digital Power hosted the Top 10 Trends of FusionSolar Launch 2025 under the theme “Integrated Innovation for an Intelligent Future, Accelerating PV to Become the Main Energy Source.” Steven Zhou, President of Smart PV & ESS Product Line at Huawei Digital Power, introduced the trends and a supporting white paper aimed at advancing the PV and energy storage industry.…

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JinkoSolar Files Patent Lawsuit Against Longi Over TOPCon Technology

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JinkoSolar has initiated legal action against Longi, accusing the company of infringing on its proprietary TOPCon solar cell technology. “JinkoSolar has demanded Longi cease infringing on the relevant patents and compensate for economic losses,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. The lawsuit, filed by JinkoSolar’s subsidiary Shangrao Xinyuan Motion Technology Development, was accepted by the Nanchang Intermediate People’s Court and…

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Solis Solarator Series: Pakistan’s Ultimate Solution for Uninterrupted PowerExperience Uninterrupted Power with Solis Energy Storage Inverters—Your 24/7 Energy Solution!

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In a country like Pakistan, where energy reliability is a persistent challenge, Solis introduces the Solarator Series—a cutting-edge range of energy storage inverters designed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, even in areas with frequent load shedding and grid instability.The name Solarator represents its mission: combining “solar” and “generator” to provide a dependable energy solution for your home, business, or industry.Why…

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KE Expresses Shock as Five Renewable Energy Projects Excluded from IGCEP 2024

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ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has raised serious concerns over the exclusion of its five renewable energy projects from the Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP) 2024, currently in its finalization stages. The power utility has communicated its grievances to Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari, citing previous correspondence and engagements with the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC). KE claims…

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CM Punjab Launches Free Solar Panel Scheme for Energy Relief

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LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a free Solar Panel Scheme aimed at reducing electricity costs for households across the province. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister announced that 100,000 homes will receive solar panel systems, with a total project cost of Rs10 billion. Eligible households consuming an average of 200 units of electricity per month…

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Govt Unveils 100 MW Solar Project and Development Initiatives for Gilgit-Baltistan

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ISLAMABAD: The government has announced plans to establish a 100 MW solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), a move aimed at boosting sustainable energy and regional development. In a meeting chaired by the Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, officials outlined a phased approach to implementing the project, pending a feasibility study conducted…

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Jimmy Carter’s Visionary Leadership: The Birth of NREL and a Legacy of Solar Innovation

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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…

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