Adani begins commercial output of wafers, ingots for solar power AHMEDABAD: Adani Group has begun commercial production of wafer and ingots used for making solar power cells and... Published 08 Apr, 2024 04:46am
Markets Japan’s lunar craft lands successfully but can’t generate solar power TOKYO: Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe was not generating... Published 20 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Opinion Navigating FDI challenges in power sector The latest investment setback suffered by the renewable energy sector in Pakistan is the unsuccessful endeavour to... Published 16 Jan, 2024 05:44am
Markets Pakistan’s power generation cost jumps nearly 20% in November Increase in fuel cost witnessed mainly due to a decline in nuclear, wind and, solar-based generation, says one brokerage house Updated 20 Dec, 2023 05:00pm
Markets Solar power uplift: ‘White paper’ launched on AFCI for PV systems ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Centre for Advanced Research in Engineering and ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Print Commercial operation date: Nepra likely to grant Zorlu 4-month extension ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday hinted at granting extension for four... Updated 06 Dec, 2023 08:43am
Markets Thar Coal Block II: 1035 households given solar power KARACHI: The Thar Foundation recently inaugurated Village Electrification Project (VEP) to illuminate households in... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Pakistan NESPAK awarded project of Smart Education City in Malir LAHORE: NESPAK has been awarded a prestigious consultancy services project for the feasibility study and design of... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Markets Govt urged to help people fully exploit solar power potential KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 08 Oct, 2023 03:12am
Business & Finance KCCI terms budget as ‘balanced one’ KARACHI: Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has termed the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24... Published 10 Jun, 2023 05:01am
World India considers cutting solar panel import tax to make up domestic shortfall NEW DELHI: India is considering cutting its import tax on solar panels by half and is seeking a rollback in goods... Published 31 May, 2023 05:23pm
Markets Solar investment outshines oil: IEA PARIS: Investment in solar power is expected to overtake oil for the first time this year as clean energy spending... Published 29 May, 2023 04:27am
Markets IIL installs 1MW solar power system in Karachi KARACHI: International Industries Limited (IIL), Pakistan’s largest manufacturer & exporter of steel and... Published 19 May, 2023 06:17am
Print Army decides to solarise its cantonments ISLAMABAD: As the government has shifted its focus from imported fuel power projects to indigenous resources,... Updated 06 Mar, 2023 08:46am
Technology China solar power capacity could post record growth in 2023 SINGAPORE: China is expected to add 95 to 120 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2023, or as much as 30%, a solar... Published 16 Feb, 2023 10:34am
Business & Finance Lucky Cement completes installation of 34MW captive solar power plant Lucky Cement Limited, one of Pakistan’s largest cement manufacturers, announced that it has completed the... Published 30 Dec, 2022 02:52pm
BR Research Solar power: No need to fast-track Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif enjoys the reputation of a doer. He enjoys being known for doing things at speed. His... Published 30 Dec, 2022 09:33am
Markets Pakistan’s export-oriented firms can benefit most from solar power: Dubai-based Yellow Door Energy KARACHI: Sectors like textile and cement that hold contracts to export abroad could benefit the most from making the... Published 17 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Markets Lucky to install 25.3MW captive solar power project in Karachi at estimated cost of Rs3bn Announces agreement with Orient Energy Systems Published 14 Sep, 2022 05:40pm
Opinion Solar power – tread with care The government is planning in haste to install 10,000 MW solar energy projects. The premise presented is to lower ... Published 05 Sep, 2022 06:04am
Markets CTGI offers to set up 830MW solar power plant in Muzaffargarh ISLAMABAD: Chinese company, Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CTGI) has offered the government to set up 830 ... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
Markets PM Shehbaz greenlights 10,000 MW solar power projects In the first phase, government buildings, electric and diesel-powered tube wells, and low-unit household consumers will be provided with solar electricity Updated 01 Sep, 2022 06:20pm
Pakistan Country faces challenge of costly power generation: PM MOHMAND: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed the need to immediately shift the country’s... Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:45am
Pakistan Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan's airports, fuel terminals, LNG plants, solar parks: Miftah Ismail Finance minister says govt has not discussed sale of PIA, Roosevelt Hotel in Qatar Updated 26 Aug, 2022 08:11pm
Pakistan FCA waiver on households applies to those consuming up to 200 units of electricity: Dastgir Fuel charges adjustment also eliminated for farmers Updated 24 Aug, 2022 08:12pm
Business & Finance In Bangladesh, solar power brings work, but land shortage slows growth DHAKA: Topu Roy’s family did not have electricity until around 2005 when his parents set up a solar power system at... Published 24 Aug, 2022 03:06pm
Print Renewable energy: PM seeks policy on private investment ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Division and Power Division to frame policy to attract... Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:32am
Markets Pakistan’s first 500MW floating solar power plant to be installed at Keenjhar Will start generating electricity in a span of two years Published 08 Jul, 2022 01:24pm
Markets BP buys $36bn Australian renewables project SYDNEY: Fossil fuel giant BP revealed Wednesday it was taking a 40.5 percent stake in an Australian energy project... Published 16 Jun, 2022 06:03am