Managing energy imports to save forex reserves
Pakistan relies on imports for 49 percent of its primary energy supplies, which strains its already limited foreign exchange reserves. As of April 2023, Pakistan’s total net reserves were US$…
The energy quagmire
When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. ‘Increase electricity consumption to lower the electricity bills,’ is one in a long line of such mantras. Other top…
Energy efficiency n buildings
During the last week of August 2023, people were taken aback when they received their electricity bills. Even those consuming an average of 200 units per month were shocked by the increased amounts on their bills.…
Addressing energy poverty
Pakistani citizens are grappling with the alarming reality of their energy expenses. The range is noted to hover between 30% and 40% of their incomes for the recent fiscal year.…
Pakistan’s energy outlook
Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial import bill incurred for fossil fuels used in power generation. The country…
Pakistan’s energy outlook
Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial import bill incurred for fossil fuels used in power generation. The country…
Solarizing household energy
Electricity tariffs for lifeline customers have increased by 70 percent over the last five years. During the same period, electricity consumption per capita across the board has largely remained flat…
Heatwaves in India drive leading clean-energy state back to coal
A windy monsoon in Karnataka, India’s leading state for clean energy production, last year eased pressure on the local government’s three thermal coal-power plants, as humming wind turbines met power…
Imagineering implementation of energy reforms–Vl
There is no doubt that our energy sector needs to be reengineered to meet the foreseeable challenges in the upcoming decades. This is the key moment to bring about reforms,…
The power and energy crisis
Pakistan’s power and energy crisis has reached crisis proportions. The power sector’s circular debt of Rs2,377 billion – combined with Rs1,400 billion of the gas sector – and Rs600 billion…
