{"id":100392,"date":"2024-11-07T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=100392"},"modified":"2024-11-06T12:42:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T07:42:30","slug":"kp-to-solarize-all-public-sector-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/kp-to-solarize-all-public-sector-buildings.html","title":{"rendered":"KP unveils PKR 10 bn solarisation plan for public sector buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an ambitious plan to solarise all public sector buildings across the province, including hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, police stations, prisons, and other government offices. The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply while reducing energy costs for the provincial government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur was held to review the progress of the solarisation project, which is part of the provincial government&#8217;s efforts to move toward renewable energy. The meeting, attended by Advisor to Chief Minister for Finance Muzammil Aslam and other officials, discussed the action plan and the technical requirements of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pkr-3-14-bn-approved-for-kps-merged-districts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PKR 3.14 bn approved to accelerate development across KP\u2019s merged districts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The committee was briefed on the energy demands of public sector buildings, with data collection currently underway. As of now, approximately 13,000 units have been assessed, requiring a solar system with a total capacity of 73 MW. Once fully implemented, the project is expected to generate 92 million units of solar power annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estimated cost of the solarisation initiative is Rs10 billion, which is expected to result in annual savings of around Rs2 billion on electricity bills for the provincial government. The solarisation will cover key public sector units, including educational institutions, government offices, and public service facilities, ensuring reliable power for daily operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/kp-launches-8-other-flagship-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KP launches \u2018Life Insurance for All\u2019, DI Khan Motorway, 6 other flagship projects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the meeting, Chief Minister Gandapur urged the committee to expedite the project\u2019s implementation and complete all requirements within the next week. He emphasized the importance of completing the project as quickly as possible to start reaping the benefits of solar energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the solarisation of public buildings, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also planned to launch a similar initiative for mosques and madaris across the province. The plan includes converting 7,000 mosques and 3,000 madaris to solar energy, further expanding the reach of the province\u2019s renewable energy efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Rs10 billion project marks a significant step in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, aligning with the provincial government&#8217;s goals for reducing reliance on traditional energy sources and promoting green energy solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an ambitious plan to solarise all public sector buildings across the province, including hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, police stations, prisons, and other government offices. The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply while reducing energy costs for the provincial government. A committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur was held to review the progress of the solarisation project, which is part of the provincial government&#8217;s efforts to move toward renewable energy. The meeting, attended by Advisor to Chief Minister for Finance Muzammil Aslam and other officials, discussed the action plan and the technical requirements of the project. Read: PKR 3.14 bn approved to accelerate development across KP\u2019s merged districts The committee was briefed on the energy demands of public sector buildings, with data collection currently underway. As of now, approximately 13,000 units have been assessed, requiring a solar system with a total capacity of 73 MW. Once fully implemented, the project is expected to generate 92 million units of solar power annually. 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