Recent reports about imposing taxes on solar panels, whether for residential or commercial use, surprised many. However, the government has now addressed these reports. Amid conflicting reports, the Power Division has refuted claims of a fixed tax on solar power, labeling them as misleading. The Power Division clarified that there hasn’t been an official proposal … Read more
Islamabad – The Pakistani government was worried about the increasing use of solar net metering, as it was causing challenges in managing capacity charges due to the rapid rise in installations. This was particularly problematic as more upscale customers were quickly adopting net metering systems. The current government is considering reducing the rates paid to … Read more
Lahore aims to switch Orange Line train to solar power for eco-friendly transport. Solar panels to be installed at depots, train yards, and stations. Solar energy will power both trains and stations in a comprehensive approach. LAHORE: Taking a significant step toward sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation, Lahore is preparing to transition the Orange Line … Read more
Pakistan Railways to shift network to solar energy. Transition to solar energy aims to eliminate economic burden. Mohenjo Daro Express to be restored from July 20. The management of Pakistan Railways has made the strategic decision to transition the railway network to solar energy as a means to alleviate the economic burden faced by the … Read more
PM ordered to convert all federal govt buildings on solar power by April He said the fuel import bill has reached $27 billion He said the govt will have to complete IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered to devise a plan to convert all the federal government buildings to solar power by April … Read more
KUNMING/VIENTIANE – The China-Laos Railway has transported over one million passengers and 500,000 tonnes of cargo since it was launched in December 2021, while business operators from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are now using the same facility to import and export goods to and from China and beyond, according to a Lao official. The … Read more
KARACHI: Solar power is like a ray of hope for some 60 million people of Pakistan who don’t have electricity at their households, as the abundantly available renewable energy should be used to energise thousands of off-grid homes in the country. This was suggested by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Chairman Tauseef H … Read more
The United States is planning to increase backing to Egypt to help it change to solar power energy and move away from fossil fuels, US special representative for climate John Kerry said in Cairo on Wednesday. Egypt is “blessed to be the number one country in the world” when it comes to making use of … Read more
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), in its endeavor to support the Clean Green Pakistan Movement, has initiated a comprehensive project to install latest solar power systems to conserve energy and support environmental preservation at its Headquarter, regional offices and exchanges across Pakistan. Under this initiative, more than 700 PTCL facilities have been converted so far … Read more
Sindh Cabinet makes a big announcement regarding Solar and Wind Power on today. The cabinet decides to allot the plots for solar and wind power Project. Piece of land to be allotted in Thatta, Jamshoro and Dadu. These plots will be allotted to 10 different companies, this land will be allotted on 30 years lease. … Read more
Business sentiment in the German solar power industry continues to be positive after the announcement of conditions more favorable to the industry in the government’s climate package this autumn. A survey by national solar power lobby group BSW Solar has revealed. “The removal of the 52-gigawatt [GW] support cap, decided by the federal cabinet as … Read more
The Sindh Solar Energy Project of the Government of Sindh, which is being executed with assistance of the World Bank, will be helpful in achieving the goal of 100 per cent electrification of the province with most affordable price of electricity for the consumers. Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh stated this while speaking as … Read more
