ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided to focus on solarisation as an alternative to power generation with expensive imported fuel. PM has approved initiative of solarisation to generate electricity from solar energy, which will help Pakistan to save billions of dollars foreign exchange.

He has also directed for an early implementation on building solar power projects stressing for providing relief to people before next summer. PM Shehbaz urged concerned departments to work on solarisation project on emergency basis. He has directed for holding a pre-bid conference next week before bidding for project.

Government recently announced launching of 14,000 MW solarisation projects in next few months as an alternative to power plants running on expensive imported fuel. Pakistan’s solar potential is yet to be tapped. Government’s solar plan is expected to reduce cost of power greatly.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 02 2022

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