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 →

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 →

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 →

EVWIND Pakistan has the potential of producing approximately 150,000MW of wind energy, says a recent United States Agency for International Development (USAID) report, which can fetch an investment of around two billion dollars. According to official estimates, the country has the potential to generate 143,000MW through solar and wind energy. Currently, the country is developing … Continue reading Pakistan can produce 150,000 MW of wind power →

According to a USAID report, Pakistan has the potential of producing 150,000 megawatts of wind energy, of which only the Sindh corridor can produce 40,000 megawatts. Rich of solar power and wind energy resources having the capacity to generate around 143,000MW of electricity, the government has embarked upon various plans of attracting foreign investments to … Continue reading Pakistan strives to generate 143,000MW from solar energy and wind power potentials →

Without incentives from the government, wind energy in Pakistan has been costly and hence elusive. But all of this might change soon with wind power – about 30 wind farm projects are in progress and have the potential to add 1,800 megawatts (MW) to the national grid.   Around half of them are expected to … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: The whir of wind turbines to come →

The Sindh government on Wednesday formally allotted a huge area of 908 acres to a firm, M/s NBT to establish wind power project in Thatta district, which would produce 500MWs electricity. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, in a small ceremony held here on Wednesday, allotted the land formally to M/s NBT Power Pakistan … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: Sindh allots 908 acres for 500MW wind farm →