Pakistan

Pakistan's solar growth requires policy fine-tuning: IEEFA

Debates over existing policies are ongoing amidst the rise in rooftop solarisation.

Oracle Power secures approval for 1.3GW renewable project in Pakistan

It is composed of 800 MW of solar and 500 MW of wind projects.

Pakistan-based 150 MW solar projects start operations

The projects will supply electricity to the Central Power Purchasing Agency of Pakistan.

GuarantCo, Bank Alfalah grant $5.2m for solar plants in Pakistan

The 10 MW small rooftop solar projects will help reduce 10,200 of CO2 emissions yearly.

ADB grants $250m loan to enhance Pakistan’s power transmission

ADB’s Power Transmission Strengthening Project will aid the expansion of Pakistan’s power grid.

Harbin Electric International pioneering the field of innovation technology in operation and maintenance.

Its combined cycle power plant Bhikki has an outstanding power-generating complex that highlights the industry's most cutting-edge innovations.

How Pakistan could retire thermal plants early in an economical way

It identified three power plants for early retirement through an Energy Transition Mechanism.

PowerChina, Oracle Power tie up to develop 1GW solar farm in Pakistan

It can generate 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually.

Pakistan's energy and economic woes intensify as blackouts reveal deep-rooted issues

Recent events could cost Pakistan its textile contracts, accounting for 8.5% of its gross domestic product.

Gwadar coal power plant: One step forward, two steps back

The revival of the Gwadar power project on imported coal could heighten Pakistan’s economic stress

Would Pakistan’s long-term power purchase agreements become roadblocks to its solar energy revolution?

A recent public hearing held by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on a proposed 600 MW solar power plant in Muzaffargarh has brought to light a host of concerns on the right incentives needed to promote an expedient uptake of solar power in Pakistan.

Pakistan will continue gas reliance in next decade

Gas-fired power will contribute an average of 31% to its power mix, Fitch Solutions projected. 

Pakistan blackouts highlight ‘urgency’ of hydropower projects

Renewables expansion in the market is still unable to replace thermal power. 

Pakistan’s ageing grid network may be behind major blackouts

Fitch has observed frequent blackouts in the past six months.

Only 15% of Pakistan’s hydropower pipeline will operate on time: IEEFA

Around 51% of the pipeline reached financial close, and only 39% started construction.