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November 21, 2023

News Desk

Power tariff may increase by Rs 3.5 per unit

Islamabad: increase of Rs 3.5 per unit in electricity tariff due to fuel duty adjustment for October 2023; Sources told The Express Tribune that based on data provided by the Central Power Purchase-Assurance Authority (CPPA-G), a tariff hike of Rs 3.5339 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) has been requested for October due to benchmark fuel charges 7 Rs. 8938 per kWh set for ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (DISCOs). Actual fuel cost stood at Rs 11.4177 per unit. The National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will hold a public hearing on November 29 to consider the request. According to CPPA-G data, the energy landscape in

November 20, 2023

News Desk

Aga Khan Fund commissions power plant in Gilgit Baltistan

GB CM says govt assures communities focus on more renewable energy schemes to overcome power shortages — AKFED The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) on Friday announced that it has commissioned a 1 MW Solar Photovoltaic Plant (SPP) with 600 kWh battery storage in Hunza district of Gilgit Baltistan. The project sets a unique precedent as the first public-private partnership (PPP) in Gilgit Baltistan, generating clean energy and actively contributing to the global climate change mitigation agenda. The inauguration ceremony of the project was attended by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Haji Gulbar Khan and other

November 15, 2023

News Desk

Kohli’s record ton, Shami’s magnificent seven power India in the final

Men in Blue inflict 70-run defeat on Kiwis in first semi-final of World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium India’s Mohammed Shami (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Tom Latham during the first semi-final one-day international (ODI) of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15, 2023. — AFP India’s Virat Kohli hit a record 50th century and fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as the unbeaten hosts beat New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring match on Wednesday

November 15, 2023

News Desk

Reforms to solar energy initiatives approved

Islamabad: In response to the challenges faced by the centralized competitive bidding process for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Fast Track Initiatives, the caretaker government is set to introduce critical amendments to the Solar Photovoltaic Fast Track Initiative Framework Guidelines 2022. This initiative aims to empower public sector to make their own procurements, marking a major shift in strategy. The Federal Cabinet initially approved several interventions under the Framework Guidelines for Solar PV Fast Track Initiatives 2022 on October 18, 2022, focusing on initiatives such as the Solarization of Public Sector Buildings. Subsequent amendments to the framework guidelines were made by the

November 12, 2023

News Desk

Wind power projects in Thatta go online

BEIJING: All 12 wind power projects in Sindh’s Thatta district, with an installed capacity of 610 megawatts, have been connected to the national grid, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency said in a report on Thursday. According to the report, more than 100 wind turbines in Thatta district have been continuously delivering green energy to households in rural areas as part of the 3,000-km China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. and Road Initiative (BRI). “This is an important part of the wind power project portfolio. Currently, all 12 wind power projects, with a

November 8, 2023

News Desk

Electric bikes are gaining traction

KARACHI: Electric bike assemblers and dealers in Pakistan are trying to make electric two-wheelers more attractive than the old 70cc petrol versions, with the ultimate goal of replacing internal combustion engines in a few years. However, questions about the viability of these e-bikes remain due to the lack of proper infrastructure in both urban and rural areas. While electric bikes are gaining popularity in countries such as India, China, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia due to rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, Pakistan faces unique challenges that prevent widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Muhammad Sabir Sheikh,

November 4, 2023

News Desk

The electricity industry calls for the publication of vital reports

Islamabad: Frustration is growing among electricity industry stakeholders over significant delays in the release of critical reports from the energy regulator, which are essential for informed decision-making. In particular, the absence of timely data hinders the efficient operation of the sector. The World Bank’s Public Expenditure Review report highlights the urgent need for IT mechanisms that can produce timely and aggregated data on state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This is considered vital to fast-track critical decision-making processes, including the impending privatization of XWDISCOs. The World Bank has actively supported the divestment of SOE shares on the stock market as a practical solution

October 31, 2023

News Desk

Denmark’s help was sought to boost renewable energy

Islamabad: Pakistan has sought Denmark’s support to increase the share of renewable energy to 40% in the next two years under the National Electricity Plan 2023. In a meeting between Acting Energy Minister Muhammad Ali and Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf at the Department of Energy on Monday, updates on the Danish Energy Transfer Initiative (DETI) were discussed. The Energy Minister pointed out that the Government of Pakistan has recently approved the National Electricity Plan 2023, which provides guidelines, implementation mechanisms and tools to implement the national policy objectives for the energy sector. The plan calls for a 40% share of

March 31, 2022

The Pakistan Daily

Power shortfall reaches 5000 MW in country

ISLAMABAD: The power shortfall has reached 5000 megawatts due to technical problems and a shortage of fuel in the power plants, Dunya News reported on Thursday. According to details, hydropower generation is also facing a downfall due to low level of water in the dams around the country which have added to the electricity shortfall. Meanwhile, the unannounced load-shedding of electricity has reached up to eight hours a day in different parts of the country. The sources revealed that the total production of electricity is 14000 megawatts whereas the demand of electricity is more than 19000 megawatts. 

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