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How can a solar-plus-battery system make Pakistan more inclusive?

Pakistan is experiencing an energy revolution as households and businesses rapidly adopt solar-plus-battery systems to meet their own energy needs. Making this transition more inclusive will require financing mechanisms that lower costs for underserved users and support grid upgrades for all.

Is solar power a key element of Pakistan's energy transition?

Solar power, increasingly coupled with batteries, is a key element of the energy transition for countries including Pakistan. Pakistan is experiencing an energy revolution as households and businesses rapidly adopt solar-plus-battery systems to meet their own energy needs.

How will solar power impact Pakistan's energy future?

If this trend continues, total battery imports could reach 8.75 GWh by 2030. This would be enough to meet over a quarter of peak demand, while solar could cover most daytime electricity needs. This surge in solar and batteries is driving down energy costs and improving reliability for individual users in Pakistan.

How much solar energy did Pakistan import in 2024?

In 2024, Pakistan imported 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV). The country also imported an estimated 1.25 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of lithium-ion battery packs in 2024. These are substantial additions to an energy system with approximately 40 GW of total installed capacity.