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Electricity prices push affluent Pakistani households to solar power but cost remains a hurdle

  • 5KW solar system for family of four costs over $4,000 while 10KW solar system can cost up to $10,000
  • Pakistan is far behind in meeting its goal of shifting to 60 percent renewable energy by 2030
By Aamir Saeed ·

Pakistan’s economic decision-making body approves Rs377 billion solarization scheme for agricultural sector

By Arab News Pakistan ·

Pakistani PM directs all government buildings in Islamabad to go solar within 7 weeks

By Arab News Pakistan ·
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KP distributes solar-powered radios in disaster-prone areas for better communication

By ABDUR RAUF YOUSAFZAI ·
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Saudi ACWA poised to start work on Pakistan solar projects next month

By KHURSHID AHMED  ·

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