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Germany urged to invest in solar power, wind energy in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Germany Syed Hasan Javed has said that the relatively unused potentials of solar and wind energy in Pakistan offer excellent  opportunities to German companies to develop bilateral business activities based on competitiveness, expertise, technical know-how and product delivery in the areas of solar and wind energy. He was addressing to the participants … Continue reading Germany urged to invest in solar power, wind energy in Pakistan

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Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy

Pakistan is facing a critical energy crisis and needs to explore avenues within renewable energy to improve its power supply arise. It is also estimated that the country loses up to 3% of its GDP per annum because of power shortages in the country. This was stated by the key speakers at a seminar held … Continue reading Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy

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33 wind power projects under development in Pakistan

AEDB is pursuing and facilitating 33 wind power projects which are in different stages of development through collaboration of private sector. There are three wind power projects of 150MW capacity under construction and will be completed in 2014 while another 13 wind projects having a cumulative capacity of 680 MW are at advance stages and … Continue reading 33 wind power projects under development in Pakistan

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Pakistan’s First Solar Power Project Is One Of The World’s Largest

Last week Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Pakistan’s first solar power park, which will start generating 100 megawatts of energy by the end of the year and a total of 1,000 megawatts by 2016. The Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park project has 400,000 solar panels, with a total cost of around $131 million. When complete the … Continue reading Pakistan’s First Solar Power Project Is One Of The World’s Largest

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Pakistan Turns to Solar Power to Combat Energy Crisis

For years Pakistanis have sweated and cursed through summer power cuts, but now the government plans to harness the sun’s heat to help tackle the country’s chronic energy crisis. In a corner of the Cholistan desert in Punjab province, power transmission lines, water pipes and a pristine new road cross 10,000 acres of parched, sandy … Continue reading Pakistan Turns to Solar Power to Combat Energy Crisis

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Denmark to invest in 900 MW wind power projects in Pakistan

Jesper Moller Sorensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Thursday called on special assistant to Prime Minister and Chairman Board of Investment, Dr. Miftah Ismail and Secretary BOI, Imran Afzal and discussed with them the visit of Danish investors to Pakistan and the investment opportunities in Wind Energy. Chairman BOI talking to the Ambassador said that … Continue reading Denmark to invest in 900 MW wind power projects in Pakistan

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29 wind energy projects in Pakistan at different stages of implementation

The government is in process of implementing around 29 different wind power projects as per its plan to enhance power production in the country. Among these projects, two wind power projects with capacity of 106.4 MW have achieved commercial operation and are supplying electricity to national grid. Besides, three projects, having a cumulative capacity of … Continue reading 29 wind energy projects in Pakistan at different stages of implementation

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Three wind power projects to be completed by June 2014 in Pakistan

Around 3 wind power projects of 150 MW capacities in total are under construction and will be completed by June 2014. Besides,13 wind power projects having a cumulative capacity of 680 MW are at advance stages, ready to achieve financial closing in 2014. In total, 33 wind power projects are in different stages of development,while … Continue reading Three wind power projects to be completed by June 2014 in Pakistan

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Wind power in Pakistan: OPIC to help set up wind energy projects

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) of the United States has shown its commitment to help Pakistan set up three to five wind power projects by attracting $300 to $500 million investment.   “We have committed to double our investment in Pakistan by attracting US investors to invest in the country’s wind power projects and other … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: OPIC to help set up wind energy projects

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Sindh govt signs MoU for wind farm

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the government of Sindh and STFA Yatirim holding A-S, a Turkish company, for implementation of a wind power project in a simple but impressive ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House on Friday. professional writing services Sindh Secretary Energy Agha Wasif Abbas signed the document of MoU … Continue reading Sindh govt signs MoU for wind farm

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100 MW solar power project in Punjab

Secretary Energy Usman Bajwa on behalf of the Punjab government and Marcus Heel on behalf of Pan Africa signed the MoU under which British company will set up a project of 100MW in Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Punjab government and British company Pan Africa at a ceremony, … Continue reading 100 MW solar power project in Punjab

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China offers setting up of 500 MW wind energy projects in Sindh

A Chinese firm has offered investment for establishment of 500-megawatt wind power projects in Sindh province. The offer was made by a delegation of Hydro-China Dawood Power Ltd. during a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah in Karachi. Leader of delegation Wang Yong Qiang told the chief minister that the company is … Continue reading China offers setting up of 500 MW wind energy projects in Sindh

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Pakistan: wind energy programme initiated

Government has initiated an extensive wind energy programme to meet the increasing energy demand and introduce Renewable Energy technologies in the country with an ambitious target of having at least 5 percent of the total power generation of the country that is 9,700 MW through alternative/renewable energy by 2030. Chairman BoI Mohammad Zubair at a … Continue reading Pakistan: wind energy programme initiated

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U.S. envoy signs financing agreement for 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan

U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson signed Wednesday on behalf of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) a $95 million [over Rs 9.96 billion], ten-year loan to Sapphire Wind Power Company to build a 50-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Ghoro-Keti Bandar wind corridor near Jhimpir in Sindh. Chief Executive Officer Nadeem Abdullah signed on behalf … Continue reading U.S. envoy signs financing agreement for 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan

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Wind energy in Pakistan: Third wind farm for the Fauji Foundation Group

Nordex’s business in Pakistan is continuing to gain momentum. FWEL I, the second 50MW contract of five from Nordex conditional order backlog has now obtained financial close and notice to commence has been issued. Fauji Foundation and the infrastructure fund Cap Asia (Malaysia) are the major shareholders again.   The 20 N100/2500 megawatt turbines are … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: Third wind farm for the Fauji Foundation Group

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China to set up 50 MW wind energy project in Pakistan

A Chinese company will set up a 50-megawatt wind energy project at Gharo in Sindh.   Official sources said the project to be completed at a cost of 120 million dollars would start generating power by June 2015, Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. On completion, the project would not only help reduce power shortage, but … Continue reading China to set up 50 MW wind energy project in Pakistan

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Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW Foundation wind farm achieves financial close

Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) on Wednesday declared the achievement of financial closing for 50 MW wind power project of M/s Foundation Wind Energy-I Ltd (“FWEL-I”) located at Gharo, Distt; Thatta, Sindh. The announcement was made in a ceremony held here and the AEDB issued guarantee on behalf of the Government in favour of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW Foundation wind farm achieves financial close

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