Application of Ground Solar Energy System in Pakistan

Can Pakistan generate electricity through solar power?

Pakistan has immense potential for generating electricity through solar power. Almost all parts of the South Asian country are dry and hot, barring a few areas in the northwest. However, the country currently only produces a meager 1.16% of its electricity through solar power and 64% with fossil fuels.

How will solar power affect rural Pakistan?

Estimates by experts suggest that half of the tube wells will switch to solar power, adding 5.6 GW to 7.5 GW of distributed PV capacity — equivalent to 1 million U.S. residential rooftop solar systems. This shift has not only restructured energy in rural Pakistan but also reduced dependence on costly imported diesel.

Why did Pakistan adopt solar power?

Photo by Hexzain / Shutterstock. Solar adoption in Pakistan resulted from a “perfect storm” of supply and demand. On the demand side, an unprecedented hike in electricity tariffs — up 155% in just three years — rendered grid power unaffordable for many people and businesses.

What are the major developments in the production of solar energy in Pakistan?

Another major development in terms of the production of solar energy in Pakistan is that the government has decided to install solar panels that will float on the waters of some of the major canals and dams in Pakistan to bring up the level of the overall contribution of alternative energy resources to country’s energy mix.