The International Renewable Energy Agency has published a new analysis of Pakistan’s energy sector which shows that the country can spur both social and economic development and improve its energy security by developing its “abundant” renewable energy sources.
Pakistan got a much needed boost for its power sector when, recently, a Canadian government entity announced plans to set up large-scale solar power projects in the south Asian country.
Originally published on Planetsave. Pakistan received a major boost in its endeavor to expand renewable energy infrastructure as Canada agreed to set up large-scale solar power projects in one of the country’s provinces. According to media reports, the Canadian government recently signed an agreement with the government of Balochistan to … [continued]
Originally published on CleanTechies. Pakistan is expected to see a sharp jump in operational solar PV capacity over the next few years, as several project developers have signed pacts to set up projects. The Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has reported that as many as 35 solar PV power projects … [continued]
A 100 MW solar energy project is now in the works in the Pakistani state of Punjab, thanks to the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the British company Pan Africa and the government of the Punjab. The large solar park will be based in Bahawalpur in eastern Punjab. … [continued]
In a unique initiative, the government of the Punjab province in Pakistan has decided to reward students with solar panels for their academic performance in school. An estimated 300,000 students will be given solar panels, with each having the capacity to power one fan and one light. The cost … [continued]
Aggressive investment in clean energy sources may be afoot in Pakistan. Several sources have recently stated that a US AID report found Pakistan has about 150,000 MW of wind power potential. One source said it is planning 25,000 MW in wind power installations by 2015. The report also said … [continued]
Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. Pakistan is one of a number of countries that cannot serve electricity to its whole country on a daily basis. As such, and especially with its good solar resources, it’s another country ideally set up to leapfrog … [continued]
