Solar power
Pakistan Targets 95% Renewable Electricity by 2040
Pakistan aims to generate 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2040 as part of a long-term strategy to transform the country into…
Panther Tyres Installs 3.5MW Solar System Amid Severe Fuel Crisis
Panther Tyres Limited is aggressively expanding its renewable energy footprint. The Pakistani tyre manufacturer recently announced the installation of a new 3.5MW solar power system…
Govt Revises Customs Values, Lithium-Ion Batteries to Get Expensive
The people of Pakistan are already drowning in inflation. Now, the government has dropped another bomb. The Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has…
Pakistan Ends Payments for Surplus Solar Electricity Units
The federal government has revised regulations for consumers generating electricity through solar panels, removing all payments or credit for surplus electricity produced beyond approved limits.…
Govt Saves Rs. 80 Billion After Revising Solar and Wind Power Deals
The government of Pakistan has secured estimated savings of over Rs. 80 billion after revising agreements with solar and wind power producers as part of ongoing energy…
Solar Costs in Pakistan Set to Soar as China Ends Export Rebates
The global solar industry faces a massive shake-up. A significant policy shift in China, the world’s leading producer of photovoltaic (PV) equipment, guarantees a new…
Net Metering Scam? Why WAPDA & DISCOs Are Ignoring Your Solar Exports
If your recent electricity bill seems impossibly high despite your rooftop solar and net metering setup, you aren’t crazy. You are likely a victim of…
PPMC Reverses Decision on Billing of Solar Power Consumers After Backlash
The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) has reversed its earlier stance on the billing of solar power connections after issuing a fresh notification aimed…
Cherat Cement Invests Rs. 1.85B in Solar & Battery Storage System
Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) is taking decisive action against escalating electricity costs. The company has announced a massive investment of approximately Rs. 1.85 billion.…
SPEL Limited Expands Solar Power Capacity to 4.125 MW, Strengthening ESG Commitment
SPEL Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic products in Pakistan, has successfully completed a 575 KW solar power project, marking a major step in the…
Rooftop Solar Growth Not a Threat to Grid Stability, Govt Confirms
The government has clarified that Pakistan’s growing shift toward rooftop solar is not harming the national grid, easing concerns raised in recent months. The statement…
SEPCO Proposes Rs1,000 per kW Fixed Charge for Net Metering Users
In a move likely to affect thousands of solar power users, the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) has proposed a fixed charge of Rs1,000 per…
Pakistan’s Fossil Fuels Demand Declines as Solar Energy Gains Momentum
Pakistan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Shrinking energy supplies, weak demand, and rising fuel costs defined the fiscal year 2024 (FY24). The country…
