Solar PV Project of 600 MW Re-Tendered in Pakistan
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Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) plans to utilize solar energy to fight the financial crisis encountered by the department.
PHA DG Ahmed Hassan Ranjha has proposed a plan to generate PHA revenue through self-generated sources. According to the revenue model, park visiting fees will be imposed on all parks under PHA. The authority seeks a bailout package to overcome the financial challenges.
The director general of PHA highlighted that the authority is facing a major financial crash and requires Rs 119 million per year for staff salaries and other expenses. And to fight such an economical turmoil, PHA has submitted a business model plan to the Punjab Government that focuses on autogenic revenue. However, the approval from the government is still awaited.
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Pakistan is facing existential economic crises. The threatened economy, inflation, and surge in utility bills has already intensified the current situation of Pakistan. However, different departments in the country are taking steps to generate self revenue through solar energy that’d not only benefit in reducing electricity bills but also subsidize the department with income generated by solar net metering.
K-Electric and China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CSAIL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore renewable energy projects, including hydro, across the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani authorities renewed the tender to develop a 600 MW solar project in Punjab. The government directed the potential solar developers to submit their proposals until October 31, 2023.
Hyderabad: The University of Sindh Jamshoro Campus is ready to shift to solar energy. The university's management has decided to transform the entire electrical system of the university to solar power.
Thar Deep, a social welfare organization, installed a 5kv solar system at Benazir District Schools Sakrand and Qazi Ahmad.
Pakistan Railways is all set to optimize its expenses in the challenging economic condition of the country by shifting its operations to solar energy.