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Published 10 Jul, 2012 01:17pm

Alternative Energy

World over, governments are now promoting the use of alternate and renewable energy resources in the energy mix, in consideration of climate change and higher fossil fuel costs. Surprisingly, Pakistan holds a high share of renewable energy in its energy mix, of approximately 32 per cent, primarily on its hydel power generation. However, Pakistan has now focused on other renewable resources at varying degrees, with more than 400 to 500 MW of power generation being pursued through wind farms. While major solar projects are still to be implemented, subsidies and other initiatives have been used by the government for its use on the micro-level such as powering tube-wells, water geysers, and household lighting. Pakistan’s renewable resources are estimated to be massive, with just solar and wind potential estimated at cumulatively 300,000 megawatts.

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