ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has issued a stern warning to the federal and Sindh governments regarding potential widespread power outages and disconnections in Karachi if the provincial government fails to settle Rs 9 billion in reconciled bills. These funds are crucial for system improvements, according to well-informed sources. This urgent message was communicated to top political and public office holders…
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ISLAMABAD: The federal government is caught in a quandary regarding the widespread installation of solar systems nationwide. Bureaucracy warns that solarisation could be disastrous for the existing power sector, while politicians in high offices are skeptical of this view. Interactions with bureaucrats and officials close to politicians reveal that net metering, or solarisation, has become a contentious issue in Islamabad.…
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global investment in clean energy is set to hit $2 trillion this year, with solar power leading the charge. According to the IEA’s annual World Energy Investment report, investments in solar energy are expected to reach half a trillion dollars, outpacing all other electricity sources combined. “Clean energy investment is setting new records…
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ISLAMABAD: The oil industry has raised objections against Pakistan Railways’ tender specifications, which effectively exclude high-speed diesel (HSD) from local refineries and favor imported products, incurring significant foreign exchange costs. Adil Khattak, Chairman of the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) and CEO of Attock Refinery Ltd, has formally lodged a complaint with the government regarding the tender for HSD procurement.…
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On June 8, 2024, Awais Leghari, the Federal Minister for Power of the lslamic Republic of Pakistan, visited LONGi’s headquarter, in Xi’an. Mr. Li Zhenguo, founder and President of LONGi, attended and led his Excellency to visit the LONGi Green Energy Smart Energy Exhibition Hall, introducing in detail, the development history of the photovoltaic industry, LONGi’s history, business segments, R&D…
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