Solar Panel prices decrease to Rs28 per watt in Pakistan
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Solar Panel prices decrease to Rs28 per watt in Pakistan

September 28, 2024
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The price of solar panels in Pakistan has plummeted to an unprecedented Rs28 per watt, according to Federal Minister for Energy Owais Laghari. Pakistan imported a staggering 8,000 megawatts (MW) of solar panels, which amounts to approximately 30-35 per cent of the electricity output from China’s Three Gorges Dam, the

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Punjab’s police stations to operate on solar energy
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Punjab’s police stations to operate on solar energy

September 4, 2024
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Punjab will install solar power systems in all 737 of its police stations, including those in Lahore. Inspector General Punjab Dr Usman Anwar revealed that the solarisation initiative will be executed in two stages. The initial stage will see solar systems installed at 350 police stations, with 40 of these

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Govt announces interest-free loans for eligible electricity consumers
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Govt announces interest-free loans for eligible electricity consumers

July 8, 2024
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a new relief initiative for electricity consumers using up to 200 units per month. The government will provide free solar panels to these consumers to help reduce their electricity costs. This green energy plan comes in response to the rising electricity bills caused

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Is government imposing tax on solar energy equipment?
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Is government imposing tax on solar energy equipment?

May 23, 2024
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The federal government has clarified reports regarding the imposition of tax on the equipment of solar energy systems. According to Sindh Energy Minister Nasir Shah, citing relevant federal authorities, there is no proposal under consideration to impose any such tax. In response to questions from lawmakers, the minister stated that

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Energy Minister: No policy shift amid net metering dispute
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Energy Minister: No policy shift amid net metering dispute

May 21, 2024
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WEB DESK: Energy Minister Ovais Leghari clarified that there has been no indication from the government about discontinuing net metering. Addressing concerns raised during the Senate session regarding taxes on solar energy consumers, he emphasised that unfounded rumors are circulating regarding net metering. Furthermore, the Director-General of the Meteorological Department

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