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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…

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.…

Energy, power, revolution

The past few days have been spent by repeatedly going over three questions that may appear to be not linked to each other. The first of them came from the…

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.…

Energy transition: green dreams, brown realities

The world energy landscape is transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables to address energy and environmental challenges. The 2021 energy crisis triggered by the Russian-Ukraine war has accelerated this transition.…

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…