Key Points of Policy & Regulations of Solar Power in Pakistan
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As the country moves toward renewable energy technologies, the Pakistan government has approved 2000 megawatts of solar power projects in the public sector.
As the country moves toward renewable energy technologies, the Pakistan government has approved 2000 megawatts of solar power projects in the public sector.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved in principle solar energy construction projects to reduce the country's massive import bill and reliance on non-renewable energy resources by generating low-cost and environmentally friendly electricity. PM Shehbaz stated that the projects would significantly reduce the country's reliance on power projects that use expensive fuels, putting a strain on the country's foreign exchange reserves.
National solar energy initiative
The 2000 MW projects are part of the National Solar Energy Initiative, which aims to generate 10.000 MW of renewable energy in the coming months.
In the first phase, solar energy would be supplied to government buildings, tube wells powered by electricity and diesel, and low-consumption domestic consumers. Under the project, the prime minister stated that agricultural tube wells would be converted to solar power as soon as possible. Solar power projects would also aid in the resolution of issues such as line outages, power theft, and circular debt. The solar energy initiative would aid in the conversion of government buildings and tube wells from diesel to solar power. PM Sharif has directed that solar plants be installed as soon as possible before the next summer season.
Cabinet ministers and advisers also discussed the outcome of the solar energy investors' conference held in mid-September, which was attended by local and international investor companies from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, China, and Qatar.
As the country moves toward renewable energy technologies, the Pakistan government has approved 2000 megawatts of solar power projects in the public sector.
Solar power generation and distribution in Pakistan is bound to policies and regulations set by the official departments of the energy sectors. Here are important key points of laws and acts set by GOP for solar power development.
Pakistan's renewable energy sector policies outline important roles and responsibilities using industry-specific terminologies. Here is a complete glossary mentioned in power sector policies.
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