Pakistan Renewable Energy

PAKISTAN RENEWABLE ENERGY
The energy sector in Pakistan poses a challenge to its economic

development. The sector has made progress since 2013 in terms of power
generation and reducing power outages, but it is still facing challenges due to
the high cost of fuel sources, dependence on imported energy products,
insufficient natural gas supplies, mounting debt, and outdated transmission
and distribution systems.
According to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA)

2022 yearly report, Pakistan’s total installed power generation capacity
is 43,775 MW, of which 59% of energy comes from thermal (fossil fuels),
25% from hydro, 7% from renewable (wind, solar and biomass), and 9%
from nuclear.
Pakistan is taking steps towards meeting its energy demands and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. The Government of Pakistan (GoP) is actively
pursuing renewable energy investments on a large scale, as part of its clean
energy goals. Pakistan has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas
emissions by 50% by 2030, and clean energy expansion will play a crucial
role in achieving this objective.
Wind Energy
Pakistan has considerable potential for using wind energy in the coastal belt
of Sindh and Baluchistan (in southern Pakistan). The GoP has developed a
wind power energy corridor along the southern coastal regions of Sindh and
Baluchistan. Wind data, provided by Pakistan’s Meteorological Department,
measures Pakistan’s coastal belt at 60km (Gharo-Keti Bandar) and 180km
long, with an exploitable potential of 50,000MW of electricity generation
through wind turbines. Currently, 36 private wind projects are operating,
producing approximately 1845MW. The Government of Pakistan renewable
energy (RE) policy envisages generating 60 percent of the country’s energy
from renewable resources by 2030. The ambitious target provides several
opportunities for the wind energy market in Pakistan.
Small/Mini/Micro Hydroelectric
AnchorIn addition to large hydro, there are prospects for the development of
small-mini-micro hydropower with a revised RE policy. The GoP considers
small hydropower projects as a clean and inexpensive source of energy.
Small hydropower projects are mainly located in remote areas of Pakistan
particularly the North of the country. Recently, the GoP has identified new
generation requirements by capacity, fuel technology, and utilizing indigenous
resources for power generation by announcing the Indicative Generation
Capacity Expansion Plan (IGCEP). This plan aims to add 13,000 MW of
hydropower capacity to the current 9000 MW capacity by 2030(.
Solar
Pakistan has an average of nine and a half hours of sunlight daily. Solar
power entered Pakistan’s energy mix in 2013 after the government introduced
a set of support policies to foster renewable energy development. According
to the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) of the Ministry of Energy,
seven solar projects of 530 MW are operational and supplying electricity to the
national grid.
With the rising costs of electricity in Pakistan and an unreliable grid supply,
more industries and commercial organizations are turning to captive solar
solutions. There has been a strong surge in domestic installation of rooftop
photovoltaic panels in larger cities. For projects under 1 MW, net metering
regulations came into effect in September 2015. The current state of the
energy sector is promising for growth in solar power in the future. given rising
fossil fuel prices.
Opportunities
 The most promising opportunities within this sector are:
 Solar Panels / Photovoltaic Panels
 Dry Batteries
 Inverters
 Wind Farm Equipment (especially turbines)
 Biomass Boilers
 Transmission Equipment
 Distribution Equipment
 Biogas Equipment
 Technical Consultancy
EXPANDING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

 Solar and wind power should be urgently expanded to at least 30
percent of Pakistan’s total electricity generation capacity by 2030,
equivalent to around 24,000 Megawatts.
 Expanding renewable energy can make electricity cheaper, achieve

greater energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and help Pakistan
save up to $5 billion over the next 20 years.
 Many sources of fossil fuel generation such as domestic and imported

coal are no longer competitive and should be retired or significantly
reduced.
Pakistan has tremendous potential to generate solar and wind power.

According to the World Bank, utilizing just 0.071 percent of the country’s area
for solar photovoltaic (solar PV) power generation would meet Pakistan’s
current electricity demand.
Wind is also an abundant resource. Pakistan has several well-known wind

corridors and average wind speeds of 7.87 m/s in 10 percent of its windiest
areas. However, despite a number of successful projects, the installed
capacity of solar and wind energy in Pakistan, at just over 1,500 Megawatts, is
just 4 percent of total capacity, equal to around 2 percent of total generation.
IMPORTANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
There are several important reasons that make renewable energy extremely
important for the future of our society.
1. Positive environmental impact is certainly one of the most

important reasons. Fossil fuels when burnt, create harmful
greenhouse gas emissions and our planet is already facing
the impact of climate change . By using renewable energy
instead of fossil fuels we would significantly decrease the
current level of greenhouse gas emissions, and this would
have positive environmental impact for our entire planet.
2. Renewable energy can improve our energy security by
reducing the need of foreign oil import. By switching to
renewable energy and using more domestic renewable
energy sources instead of importing foreign oil we would
drastically improve our energy security and energy
independence.

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PAKISTAN RENEWABLE ENERGY

The energy sector in Pakistan poses a challenge to its economic

According to National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA)

EXPANDING RENEWABLE ENERGY IN PAKISTAN

 Expanding renewable energy can make electricity cheaper, achieve

 Many sources of fossil fuel generation such as domestic and imported

Pakistan has tremendous potential to generate solar and wind power.

Wind is also an abundant resource. Pakistan has several well-known wind

IMPORTANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

1. Positive environmental impact is certainly one of the most

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