HydroChina International Engineering Company is planning to set up a 50-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Gharo, 60 kilometres east of Karachi, according to the company’s vice president Wang Youngqiang. He said that the cost of the project had been estimated at $120 million. Youngqiang who is on a visit to Pakistan said that the project … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: HydroChina firm to set up 50MW wind farm
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Wind energy in Pakistan: HydroChina firm to set up 50MW wind farm
HydroChina International Engineering Company is planning to set up a 50-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Gharo, 60 kilometres east of Karachi, according to the company’s vice president Wang Youngqiang. He said that the cost of the project had been estimated at $120 million. Youngqiang who is on a visit to Pakistan said … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: HydroChina firm to set up 50MW wind farm
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Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
After the completion of its first wind farm in Pakistan, Nordex has now received another firmly financed order for the FWEL II project, which is being installed in the Province of Sindh, roughly 80 kilometers from Karachi. The 50 megawatt (MW) wind farm will be equipped with 20 N100/2500 multi-megawatt turbines configured for hot climates. … Continue reading Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
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Pakistan lags far behind India,China in wind power generation
As Pakistan grapples with energy shortages, its neighboring countries are consistently adding wind power to its national grid. China has added 62,000 megawatts since 2001 and India 11,500 MW, while Pakistan’s first 50MW wind power projects started production only this year. Power sector expert Mohsin Syed said India and China faced even higher energy … Continue reading Pakistan lags far behind India,China in wind power generation
Continue readingWind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
A 50MW Foundation Wind Energy-II (Pvt.) Ltd. (FWEL-II) achieves financial closing. The FWEL-II is one of the leading commercial wind power projects of Pakistan, developed under the facilitation of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB). The papers were signed by Arif Alauddin on behalf of AEDB and Brig (Retd.) Dr Gulfam Alam on behalf of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
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Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Balochistan government and CK Solar Korea for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta, Provincial Secretary Energy Fuad Hashim Rabbani said on Saturday. The project will cost around $900 million and will be completed by 2016, he said, while addressing the media. Rabbani said … Continue reading Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
Continue readingOPIC finances wind energy projects in Peru, Pakistan
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today approved a total of $288 million in financing for two wind power projects poised to deliver much-needed electricity to Pakistan and Peru.
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Pakistan: Early completion of 1,000MW wind energy projects urged
Federal Minister for Water and Power Ahmed Mukhtar has directed to expedite completion of 1,000 megawatts (MW) wind power generation projects so that cheaper electricity could be added in the national grid at the earliest. Presiding over 26th Board meeting of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) he said electricity generation from indigenous resources was priority … Continue reading Pakistan: Early completion of 1,000MW wind energy projects urged
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Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan
The Korean Solar Energy Company would build 1000 megawatt (MW) solar energy electricity plant in Balochistan to overcome the shortfall of about 900 MW currently faced by the people of the province. “ The Korean government has agreed to invest in the power sector of Balochistan as they have signed memorandum of understanding for building … Continue reading Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan
Continue readingWind energy in Pakistan: 50-MW wind farm project completed
Sand storms with wind speeds of 30 metres a second followed by heavy rain and hail are just some of the conditions under which Nordex has been installing “Jhimpir”, its first wind farm in Pakistan with 33 1.5 MW wind turbines, over the last few months. The investor in the wind power project, which is … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: 50-MW wind farm project completed
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Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
Renewable energy expert Irfan Mirza has said Pakistan can generate 50000MW electricity from wind in Siodh coastal areas. Talking to a private news channel, he lauded the project of 50MW inaugurated by President Asif Ali Zardari in Thatta. He said though equipment is expensive, the cost of project regarding wind energy is affordable. He said … Continue reading Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
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Pakistan: Wind energy sector needs encouragement
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday lauded government, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Fauji Fertilizer Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) for promoting wind energy in Pakistan. All the stakeholders have played a very positive role in introduction of wind energy in the country facing acute power shortages which has sent very positive signals, said Dr … Continue reading Pakistan: Wind energy sector needs encouragement
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President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
Pakistan’s first 50 negawatt wind energy project in Jhimpir of Thatta is set to begin its commercial operations on Monday (today) after a formal inauguration by President Asif Ali Zardari. The wind farm, established by Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL), a subsidiary of Fauji Fertiliser, was already connected to the national grid and … Continue reading President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
Continue readingPakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded 56.4 megawatts wind power project Jhampir is expected to start generating electricity from next month as the implementing company has completed all necessary work in this regard. This is in addition to the project of Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) that is likely to become operational from next … Continue reading Pakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
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Implementation accord for another 100 MW wind energy inked in Pakistan
Foundation Wind Energy-I Limited and Foundation Wind Energy-II (Pvt) Limited entered into an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Government of Pakistan for the establishment of two wind power projects of 50 MW each, in Gharo, Sindh, here Tuesday. Formal Financial Close of the two wind power projects would be done, shortly. Foundation Wind Energy … Continue reading Implementation accord for another 100 MW wind energy inked in Pakistan
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Pakistan urged to focus on wind energy
These views were expressed by renowned expert on alternative energy Brig (Retd) Prof. Dr Nasim Khan, while addressing the inauguration ceremony of indigenously designed and locally fabricated wind turbine by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST) at its Gharo Research Centre. It is pertinent to mention here that the turbine, first … Continue reading Pakistan urged to focus on wind energy
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FFC Energy develops 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan
This major milestone was achieved by coordinated efforts of CPPA/NTDC, HESCO and FFCEL. The project is, thus, ready to play a revolutionary role in strengthening Pakistan’s wind power sector. Brig Tariq Izaz (Retd), project director, said, “All 33 individual wind turbines and ultimately the commissioning of the whole wind farm commenced from November 7 and … Continue reading FFC Energy develops 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan
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Solar power project in Balochistan
Balochistan government is implementing Rs 888 million Solar Energy Home Project under which around 300 villages in parts of the province would be electrified. Provincial Finance Department sources told APP here Monday that nature had endowed the province with immense opportunities for generation of solar, wind energy and geothermal energy. “The provincial government has already … Continue reading Solar power project in Balochistan
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Wind energy in Pakistan
In recent times, concerns have been raised about the growing number of wind farms in developing countries and their impacts on communities and the environment. Many of these concerns have been fuelled by well-organised anti-wind groups. By spreading disinformation about wind energy, these groups have successfully persuaded many people, including several prominent politicians, that wind … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan
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AEG, Punjab to cooperate in solar energy sector
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Punjab government and German company AEG for co-operation in solar energy sector on Tuesday under which solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatt will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and of at least 300 megawatt in 2014. Secretary Energy Jehanzeb Khan and representatives … Continue reading AEG, Punjab to cooperate in solar energy sector
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