How renewable energy can save the planet
Last week, Pakistan witnessed a significant milestone in its energy transition as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD launched its brand of electric vehicles in the country. This event…
Renewable energy: solution to energy crisis
The power sector of Pakistan has remained under severe stress for more than two decades. To fill the gap between supply and demand the government introduced three Power Polices in…
Fact sheet: renewable energy
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif this week, in a meeting with a Chinese company that is interested to set up a solar park in Pakistan, said: “Pakistan’s future hinges on…
Cheap, abundant renewable energy powers cluster of Quebec data centres
With vast amounts of cheap and renewable electricity mostly generated from hydro dams, Quebec is seeing more and more tech giants setting up power-hungry data centres in the Canadian province.…
US renewable energy booms despite Trump vows to quit Paris deal
Renewable energy continues to grow in the United States, despite US President Donald Trump's moves to dismantle clean power, deregulate industry and promote fossil fuels like coal, experts say. Five…
In Mauritius, sugar cane means money, renewable energy
Far out into the Indian Ocean where it is forced to be self-reliant, the island nation of Mauritius is weaning itself off fossil fuels by turning to its main cash-crop…
Renewable energy for growth
A dream doesn’t cost money, but not having one will cost you your future. The nation will breathe a sigh of relief if — and it remains a huge ‘if’…
Renewable energy
Pakistan is facing numerous challenges, topmost of which is the shortage of electricity as it is affecting every walk of life in the country. The businesses are unable to function…
The flawed renewable energy policy-I
The Government of Pakistan will announce a policy for the development of renewable energy for power generation, offering very liberal and most attractive incentives to the prospective investors, such as…
The flawed renewable energy policy-II
In the context of Pakistan, renewable energy resources include biomass fuels, water, solar and wind energy, which all are potentially significant but highly unpredictable in their respective behaviours. Bio-energy systems…
