Sindh Energy Minister inaugurates Goldwind Solution Factory for wind turbine tech

Business Dec, 13 2022
Sindh Energy Minister inaugurates Goldwind Solution Factory for wind turbine tech
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KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmad Sheikh said that 33 projects in air corridor of Jhampir and Gharo are providing 1,835 megawatts of environment-friendly and green energy from wind.

China Yang Guanguan, Director Goldwind Solution Yang Jainyong, former Vice Chancellor of Mehran University Aslam Aqeeli. NED University Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Tahir and others were present.

Speaking at inauguration of Goldwind Solution Factory at local hotel he said, “I am happy to inaugurate this wonderful session on technical solutions in wind turbine technology by Goldwind China in Pakistan”

“Prolonged efforts to develop Thar coal have paid off and today three projects of about 2 GW are operational and some projects are in pipeline,” he added.

Sindh government is strongly encouraging environment-friendly and green energy projects. “We want them to work quickly towards their own and environment-friendly sources of energy”.

He said that around 477 wind turbines are being installed by Goldwind on eight wind IPPs which is encouraging. He said that there is huge market for wind power, we are further developing wind, solar hybrid projects.

Proposed solution factory with in-country spare parts and operation and maintenance facility will not only reduce operational costs of wind projects but also provide an opportunity for local technology transfer. He said that establishment of Goldwind Turbine Solution Factory is another step towards success.

“Resources are limited, we need technology and innovation to meet future needs while protecting environment,” he added. He said that climate change in form of 2022 floods has further increased importance of green energy development as only solution to combat natural calamities.

“This process will provide an opportunity to engage experts, graduates and faculty as well as contribute to economic development of wind energy sector,” he added.

Import of machinery and equipment has burdened national exchequer as technology and machinery are being imported for all projects in energy sector.

Imtiaz Shaikh said that dynamic academy, strong government support and industry linkages are keys to success in achieving sustainable development goals.

Meanwhile, talking to media he said that gas crisis has intensified in country, especially in Sindh, we will continue to raise our voice regarding gas crisis. He hoped that Prime Minister will take notice of this.

To a question, he said that Nooriabad Power Plant produces cheapest electricity.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 13 2022

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