ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers may see a 30-paisa per unit reduction in power tariffs as distribution companies (DISCOs) have requested a downward adjustment in fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for February 2025. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has scheduled a public hearing on March 26 at NEPRA Tower, with online access available for stakeholders. The request, filed by the Central…
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KARACHI:* Power generation from Thar’s Block-1 is significantly more cost-effective than hydropower, with a production cost of just *Rs5.52 per unit, stated *Sino Sindh Resources Pvt Ltd (SSRL) CEO Li Jigen during a public hearing held by the Thar Coal and Energy Board (TCEB) on Thursday. The hearing, conducted by *TCEB Managing Director Tariq Ali Shah, **Presiding Officer Ammar Habib…
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Karachi: Chairman of the Pakistan Chemicals & Manufacturers Association (PCMA), Ahmed Chinoy H.I, S.I, strongly condemns the proposed reductions in net metering rates for solar electricity in Pakistan. This move poses a serious setback to the nation’s clean energy transition, undermining progress in solar adoption among households and businesses while threatening energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic viability for thousands…
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China has announced a major reform in its renewable energy pricing mechanism, shifting from a coal-linked pricing system to competitive auctions. This change is expected to lower the price of renewable electricity and promote the growth of wind and solar power. However, the success of this policy depends on careful design and implementation. The new pricing mechanism, similar to the…
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Despite recent reforms, Pakistan’s power sector continues to face significant challenges, including underutilization of generation capacity, inefficiencies, and rising costs. According to a report by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra), the country’s installed power generation capacity reached 45,888 megawatts (MW) in FY24, but only 33.9% of this capacity was utilized. The report highlights several key issues, including: To address…
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The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted gas supplies to households during sehri and iftar, but this move comes at a cost to industrial consumers in Karachi, upper Sindh, and Balochistan. The company has introduced an additional 20mmcfd of imported gas into its system, which is costlier than indigenous gas. According to SSGC’s Deputy Managing…
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Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved amendments to the existing net-metering regulations, reducing the buyback tariff to Rs10 per unit. This decision aims to alleviate the growing financial burden on grid consumers, which has increased significantly due to the rising number of solar net-metering consumers ¹. The revised framework will not apply to existing net-metered consumers with valid licenses…
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Recently, the authoritative domestic third-party certification body, China Central Certification (hereafter referred to as “Certification Center”), released a report on the Hi-MO 9 module Hainan demonstration project. ■ Hi-MO 9 Module Hainan Demonstration Project Data indicates that the Hi-MO 9 module, utilizing the second generation BC technology, substantially outperforms TOPCon modules in three key aspects: normal outdoor power generation, partial…
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ISLAMABAD: The operations of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) at the Sui gas field are once again under threat as the employees’ union has disrupted activities, demanding recruitment under the abolished son quota scheme. Despite a Supreme Court ruling that declared the practice unconstitutional, the union is pressuring the management to comply with their demands. According to sources, local PPL management…
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ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government are negotiating a contract aimed at increasing revenue and reducing load shedding, particularly in high-loss areas. According to sources, the proposed agreement seeks to improve power supply to feeders experiencing over 20% losses by enhancing recovery rates and curbing electricity theft. PESCO currently suffers annual losses of…
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