At the 210mm Five-Year Ecological Innovation Conference, Dr. Zhang Yingbin, Head of Strategy, Product, and Marketing at Trinasolar, highlighted the transformative impact of 210mm solar modules on the industry. These modules, based on 210mm square or rectangular wafers, have redefined efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and industry standards. The Rise of 210mm TechnologyTrinasolar introduced the first 210mm module in February 2020, leveraging Zhonghuan…
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Solar boom
Solar energy is the fastest growing energy source all over the world, including Pakistan. This solar boom has also taken over our country like a storm. A bird’s eye view reveals that nearly all rooftops are being slowly covered with solar panels, irrespective of whether they are houses, factories, hospitals, government buildings, stadiums and so on. This is not only…
Read MoreOGDCL commences oil & gas production from Bettani-2 Appraisal Well in Lakki Marwat
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production company, has successfully commenced oil and gas production from the Bettani-2 appraisal well in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. OGDCL, as the operator of the Wali Exploration License with a 100% working interest, has completed and stimulated the Kawagarh formation. The well is currently producing…
Read MoreKE removes over 1,000 illegal connections
KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) conducted an anti-power theft drive in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, alongside a facilitation camp to enhance customer engagement and service accessibility. With the support of law enforcement agencies, KE successfully removed over 1,000 illegal connections (kundas), weighing approximately 1,700 kg, from its infrastructure. These illegal connections were responsible for an estimated annual theft of 6.5 million units of electricity.…
Read MoreMNAs’ Salaries to Increase from January 1 After Nine Years
Islamabad: The National Assembly’s finance committee, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has approved an increase in Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) salaries, effective January 1, 2025. The decision, signed by the speaker after approval from the prime minister, marks the first salary hike in nine years. Under the revised structure, MNAs will now receive a monthly salary of…
Read MoreGerman Delegation Explores Investment in Sindh’s 350 MW Solar Hybrid and Thar Coal Projects
Karachi: A delegation from Germany met with Sindh’s Minister for Energy, Development, and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, to discuss various investment opportunities in the energy sector. The minister provided a detailed briefing on Sindh’s energy projects, emphasizing the province’s vast resources in solar and wind energy. He highlighted that the Sindh government is actively supporting investors, leading to a…
Read More“Pakistan’s Solar Boom: 22 GW Imported in 18 Months, 10% Drop in Grid Demand”
Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented solar revolution as communities and businesses take charge of their energy needs, outpacing government policies and traditional infrastructure. With a staggering 22 GW of solar panels imported in just 18 months, the country is undergoing a massive shift towards decentralized solar solutions. However, sustaining this momentum requires urgent policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and market…
Read MoreSindh govt to fully assist launching of EVs, charging facilities under PPP mode to cut transport sector’s fuel expense: Nasir Hussain Shah
Sindh Energy and Planning and Development Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said the provincial government will extend maximum assistance to the private sector willing to invest in the country to introduce electric vehicles and EV charging stations to curtail the fossil fuel consumption in the transport sector. The Sindh Energy Minister stated this on Wednesday while talking to the…
Read MoreKE organises awareness march, facilitation camp
KARACHI: K-Electric hosted an awareness march as part of its Hum Qadam facilitation camp in Liaquatabad FC Area to address customer needs, including new connections, bill payments, meter installations, and other related issues. The facilitation camp aims to provide residents with convenient solutions to their electricity-related concerns while enhancing interaction between power utility and customers. KE organises over 40 ‘Customer…
Read MoreEU 2024/25 soft wheat exports down
PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports since the start of the 2024/25 season in July reached 12.18 million metric tons by Jan. 26, up compared to 11.74 million the previous week, but down 37% from a year earlier, European Commission data showed on Tuesday. However, the Commission said export data for Italy has been incomplete for the past seven weeks.…
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