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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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Pakistan plans 2,500MW from wind energy by end of 2015

According to an official of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), wind energy is cost effective and can become a substitute to thermal power generation with investments from private sector. According to data available with Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) and Pakistan Meteorological Department, preliminary site surveys carried out in late nineties and early years of … Continue reading Pakistan plans 2,500MW from wind energy by end of 2015

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Coastal areas of Sindh, Balochistan suitable for wind energy

The government is keen to commence wind farm projects in the country to meet some percentage of the national energy requirement through renewable energy technologies. According to an official of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB), wind energy is cost effective and can become a substitute to thermal power generation with investments from private sector. According … Continue reading Coastal areas of Sindh, Balochistan suitable for wind energy

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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 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

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Wind 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

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