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Is Pakistan witnessing a people-led solar energy transformation?

Solar panels on homes and businesses in Karachi, Pakistan. The country is witnessing a people-led solar energy transformation. Photo by Hexzain / Shutterstock. Solar adoption in Pakistan resulted from a “perfect storm” of supply and demand.

How has Pakistan's power sector performed in fy24?

* Cumulative imports and countries installed capacity till Dec 2024. Key highlights of Pakistan’s power sector FY24. Pakistan’s power generation capacity grew to 46.2 GW with the addition of three new solar plants, increasing the share of utility-scale renewables in the country’s installed capacity from 6% to 7%.

Why are solar panels becoming more affordable in Pakistan?

Advances in technology and economies of scale have significantly reduced the cost of renewable energy, making it more affordable while accelerating the transition to cleaner power sources. In recent years, Pakistan has imported a significant volume of solar panels, primarily from China.

Will battery adoption help stabilize Pakistan's electricity grid?

Though nascent, battery adoption is rising and will soon become another source of income to help stabilize Pakistan’s overall electricity grid. One of the most profound yet under-acknowledged dimensions of Pakistan’s solar boom is how it’s facilitated energy access after 60 years of trying to do this with subsidized fossil fuels.