More than 130 senior government representatives and renewable energy professionals actively involved in the RE sector participated in the Provincial Renewable Energy Workshops organized by the World Wind Energy Association with support from GIZ and the Alternatives Energy Development Board of Pakistan (AEDB). The workshops held from the 5th till the 18th of July in Karachi, Lahore, … Continue reading WWEA leads multi-stakeholder consultation on new Renewable Energy Policy in Pakistan
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Pakistan to Set 30% plus 30% Renewable Energy Target by 2030
The new government in Pakistan plans to increase the share of renewable energy in total power generation to 30% by 2030, referring to power from wind energy, solar power, small hydro and biomass. In addition, there is a target of 30% large scale hydropower (more than 50 MW). Currently, the share of renewable energy stands … Continue reading Pakistan to Set 30% plus 30% Renewable Energy Target by 2030
Continue readingKarachi to host three-day 17th World Wind Energy Conference from 28 to 30 November 2018
Karachi is all set to host the 17th World Wind Energy Conference-2018 (WWEC) as the city is going to welcome most distinguished names from all over the world who promote the cause of consuming renewable energy resources for upkeep of the entire green planet and its people. The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) will hold … Continue reading Karachi to host three-day 17th World Wind Energy Conference from 28 to 30 November 2018
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World Wind Energy conference from Nov 28
Karachi is all set to host the 17th World Wind Energy Conference-2018 (WWEC) as the city is going to welcome most distinguished names from all over the world who promote the cause of consuming renewable energy resources for upkeep of the entire green planet and its people. The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) is going … Continue reading World Wind Energy conference from Nov 28
Continue readingPakistan hosting Wold Wind Energy Conference(WWEC) 2018
Since its inception, Pakistan has played a dynamic role on the world stage and is now due to host the 7th World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC) on the 28th and 29th of November in Karachi. More than 20 countries including Germany, Eqypt, Japan and Canada are set to participate in the prestigious conference that was … Continue reading Pakistan hosting Wold Wind Energy Conference(WWEC) 2018
Continue readingWorld Wind Energy Conference To Be Held In Pakistan By November
The 7th World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC) and Exhibition will be held in Pakistan under the title “Re-energizing the developing World” from November 28-29 to bring together wind and renewable community from around the world to contribute in the wind power development for energy transition. According to an official source, WWEC2018 will be held in … Continue reading World Wind Energy Conference To Be Held In Pakistan By November
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Denmark offers financing for new wind energy projects in Pakistan
3rd International Wind Energy Summit that held in Karachi where Ambassador of Denmark interact with Pakistan Rolf Michael Hay Pereira Holmboe with the aim of 100 per cent electricity generation on the basis of renewable energy resources with the capacity of with zero percent interest rate for some projects by the year 2030 to reduce … Continue reading Denmark offers financing for new wind energy projects in Pakistan
Continue readingPakistan needs to generate 30pc power on renewable energy in 5-7 years
Pakistan should set a target of generating at least 30 per cent of its electricity on the basis of renewable energy in the next five to seven years as this is the only way to tackle the power crisis that is expected to exacerbate amid depleting hydrocarbon resources and increasing fuel costs. Alternative Energy Development … Continue reading Pakistan needs to generate 30pc power on renewable energy in 5-7 years
Continue readingNaya Pakistan’s readiness for wind power, road to WWEC2018
Pakistan has become an attractive emerging wind market. With a sizable share of over 1200 MW, the market is moving from initial development towards maturity. The market is well on its way to install 400 MW of wind power during the current year which is a record in the country. Against that backdrop, Ernest & … Continue reading Naya Pakistan’s readiness for wind power, road to WWEC2018
Continue readingPakistan’s new govt urged to switch to renewable energy
A paradigm shift is needed in favour of renewable energy and locally produced fuels for electricity generation in a bid to fix Pakistan’s energy woes, suggested Almas Hyder, a prominent industrialist. Talking to media at the maiden meeting of the Energy and Security Group, Hyder was of the view that renewable energy, particularly solar and … Continue reading Pakistan’s new govt urged to switch to renewable energy
Continue readingSindh vows to resolve issues of wind energy
The consultative session was organised at a time when production from 20 operational wind power projects in Sindh has gone up to 1,037 megawatts, while by November 2018 another 200 MWs of clean energy would be added to the national grid through the completion of four more wind energy plants. Some 35 wind projects are … Continue reading Sindh vows to resolve issues of wind energy
Continue readingCombination of comprehensive provincial action and better national coordination is vital for renewable energy deployment in Pakistan
The World Wind Energy Association, with the support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs), Pakistan has conducted a study titled “Impact of 18th Constitutional Amendment on Governance of Renewable Energy in Pakistan.” The primary purpose is to analyse the impacts of devolution of power to the provinces on the governance of the renewable energy sector. It … Continue reading Combination of comprehensive provincial action and better national coordination is vital for renewable energy deployment in Pakistan
Continue readingPakistan all set to produce over 1,000MW of clean energy through wind power alone
Pakistan is all set to produce over 1000MW of clean electricity through wind energy alone in the current year as this is going to be a major milestone achieved towards the ultimate goal of the country to secure self-reliance in the energy sector. This was stated by the Chief Executive Officer of Alternative Energy Development … Continue reading Pakistan all set to produce over 1,000MW of clean energy through wind power alone
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GE launches Hawa wind farm in Pakistan
GE Renewable Energy and Hawa Energy (Pvt.) Ltd have inaugurated the 50 MW wind farm, Hawa Power Project, in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor in Jhimpir, Sindh – a highly anticipated launch that seeks to further drive the growth of renewable energy in Pakistan. The project is installed with 29, 1.7-103 wind turbines, with implementation … Continue reading GE launches Hawa wind farm in Pakistan
Continue readingWind power producers seek tariffs for 650MW projects in Pakistan
Wind power producers sought tariffs from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for their upcoming projects of 650 megawatts, an official document said. At least 13 wind power producers approached Nepra seeking feed-in tariffs for a cumulative 650MW of electricity generation projects to tap into the country’s growing renewable energy market. The proposed feed-in … Continue reading Wind power producers seek tariffs for 650MW projects in Pakistan
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Pakistan looks to wind energy
After Pakistan’s largest solar energy project failed to produce the desired results, the government is now looking to wind as a potential clean source of energy that could bridge the country’s power shortfall of around 7,000 megawatts during peak-demand in the summer months. The Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park in the Cholistan desert was launched in March … Continue reading Pakistan looks to wind energy
Continue readingGE and Sapphire collaborate to operate an emergency medical facility
GE Renewable Energy and Sapphire Wind Power Co Limited (SWPCL) recently joined forces for a first-of-its-kind initiative, installing an emergency medical center within the premises of 52.8 MW Sapphire Wind Farm, Jhimpir, a village in Thatta district. Jhimpir falls in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor, which has a potential to generate up to 50,000MW of … Continue reading GE and Sapphire collaborate to operate an emergency medical facility
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Siemens Gamesa debuts in Pakistan with 25 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa has achieved a new milestone in its Asian strategy with its maiden order in Pakistan. The company, in consortium with Sumec Hardware and Tools, has secured an order from the independent power producer Zephyr Power for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 50 MW wind farm in Gharo, in the district … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa debuts in Pakistan with 25 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines
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WWEA to Conduct Renewable Energy Dialogues Across Pakistan
The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the Alternative Energy Development Board of Pakistan with the support of Heinrich B?ll Stiftung Pakistan (hbs) have been working together for the growth of renewable energy in Pakistan since 2013. The work has been primarily focused on wind energy ranging from research based advocacy and policy recommendations to … Continue reading WWEA to Conduct Renewable Energy Dialogues Across Pakistan
Continue readingGE to Install Advanced Wind Turbines for 150 MW Wind Power Project in Pakistan
GE recently signed an agreement with Tricon Boston Consulting Private Limited (TBCPL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up by Sapphire Textile Mills Limited, for the provision and installation of the largest 150 MW wind project in Jhimpir, Pakistan. Under this agreement, GE will provide 87 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to the engineering, procurement and … Continue reading GE to Install Advanced Wind Turbines for 150 MW Wind Power Project in Pakistan
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