According to a conservative estimate, Pakistan loses approximately 2 percent of its GDP growth every year by virtue of energy conundrum. This issue has persisted for last two decades, to say the least. As per the world standards, even the …
Read More »Circular debt to power producers hits Rs 807 billion
Over the last one year, the Ministry of Finance of Government of Pakistan showed that there has been no significant change in the consumption pattern of energy, although the share of households in electricity consumption has risen slightly to 51 …
Read More »The green hydrogen revolution has started, and it won’t be stopped
Hydrogen gas was first produced artificially back in the 16th century, while the first fuel cells and electrolysers were made in the 19th century. Until recently, however, the price of electrolysers – which produce hydrogen by splitting water into hydrogen …
Read More »The smart grid in Naya Pakistan
Enormous challenges lie ahead for the newly-formed government in Pakistan. One of the acutest conundrums is the power outages/load-shedding, let alone the price of the utility. By and large, the discussion about electricity in Pakistan begins with a few topics …
Read More »Electricity import – an option worth no consideration
Out of 7.5 billion population of the entire world, around one billion people lack access to electricity across the world. There are huge energy crisis in some emerging economies such as India where denizens suffer up to 12 hours of …
Read More »Circular Debt Can Only Be Dealt Through Privatization Of Discos: Shahid Khaqan
PAGE Report Privatization of distribution companies is the only solution to curb circular debt which currently has swelled to a staggering figure of PKR 573 billion. Transmission and Distribution losses due to power theft is the major cause of rising …
Read More »K-Electric: Building On Foundations Of Long-Standing Commitment To Responsible Business
Corporate Social Responsibility is often viewed as a benevolent supplement to a company’s activities. For forward-looking entities, however, CSR is embedded within their organisational DNA. Such organisations not only believe in contributing to the communities in which they operate, but …
Read More »Pakistan eager to get benefits of alternative energy mix
Pakistan is seeking to add 5,770 megawatts of electricity to its national grid by 2018 as the energy crisis been faced by the country is overdue, which has obstructed growth and forced many factories to close. Pakistan currently produces about …
Read More »Lacking role of regulators in big power projects
The electricity and gas prices for manufacturing businesses and households have increased sharply in recent months and indications are that prices will continue to increase. It’s a great reason to worry that in Pakistan with the existence of cheaper sources …
Read More »Discover the tidal energy projects in Balochistan
Tidal power has not yet been operational in Pakistan compared to other renewable energy technologies. Tidal power plants in coastal creeks of the country, however, could play a major role in overcoming the chronic energy shortage. In 1988, the National …
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