Onshore and offshore wind sources accounted for 31.1% of power generated The share of electricity generated from renewable energies in the German grid load was 55% in 2023, according to the electricity market data platform of the Federal Network Agency. Wind turbines made the biggest contribution to this – especially on land. Onshore and offshore installations together accounted for a share…
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600MW wind, solar projects: PFREF moves army chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Forum (PFREF) has approached Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir for resolution of long pending issue of 13 wind and solar projects of 600 MWp with an investment of $ 600 million. In a letter to the COAS, President of (PFREF), Mustafa Abdulla has praised Gen Asim for his untiring efforts to remove bureaucratic hurdles…
Read MoreProspects of KE shares transfer to new buyers ‘unclear’
ISLAMABAD: The prospects of transfer of shares of K-Electric (KE) to new buyers are reportedly unclear as the federal government has directed its legal team to maintain status quo in Sindh High Court (SHC). Background interviews with circles aware of developments in the matter revealed that the legal team recently informed the government that they have succeeded in maintaining status…
Read MoreMinistries violate cabinet directive
Release Rs131b to state-owned power companies without recovering dues ISLAMABAD: The interim government has violated a decision of the federal cabinet, failing to recover approximately Rs95 billion from publicly-owned power sector companies. Instead, it released Rs131 billion without first deducting its receivables. This failure by two ministries to implement the cabinet’s decision has resulted in a higher level of budget…
Read More“Global Optimism Trends Revealed: Gallup International’s Year-End Survey Highlights Pakistan’s Resilient Outlook”
Karachi – The latest findings from the renowned Gallup International Association’s annual End of Year Survey have unveiled intriguing insights into global sentiments, with Pakistan emerging as a noteworthy focal point. In a tradition spanning over four decades since 1978, the survey, conducted across 42 countries with a robust sample size of 40,428 respondents, aimed to capture the pulse of…
Read MoreNepra okays second tariff hike for Karachiites
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday approved a second increase in power tariff within a week for the consumers of K-Electric. The regulator, on a request by the Karachi-based power utility, gave the approval of Rs2.87 per unit hike, which comes as part of a quarterly tariff adjustment (QTA) from January to March 2023. The decision…
Read MoreSolaX Power, a Pioneering Force in Solar and Storage Solutions, Successfully Executes its Initial Public Offering (IPO)
On January 3, 2024, SolaX Power, an industry trailblazer in the solar and storage sector, is pleased to announce the successful culmination of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market, trading under the stock code 688717. This notable accomplishment marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s decade-long trajectory. Founded in 2012, SolaX…
Read MoreKidney Hill becomes first solar powered park in Karachi
Kidney Hill has become the first-ever park in Karachi which will use solar panel-generated electricity.Solar panels with a combined capacity of 100 kilowatts (KWs) have been installed in the park which will generate fuel-free energy. The project is aimed at coping with energy woes and producing environmentally friendly energy.Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab shared a post on his X handle saying…
Read MoreRefiners cry foul as govt seeks fresh legal advice on upgrade policy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil refining sector is unhappy with the government’s move to hire a new local law firm to review the implementation of a policy and Joint Escrow Account Agreement aimed at upgrading the country’s ageing refineries, saying it will cause further delays and uncertainty. The Petroleum Division, in a letter dated Dec. 25, 2023, told the local refineries that…
Read MoreGovt mulls slashing power tariff for industries
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said the government was mulling to take a major step and cut electricity tariff for industries. Speaking to Geo News, Ali said the caretaker government was going to accomplish a couple of big tasks as they had five to six weeks left before the elected government could…
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