{"id":100835,"date":"2024-12-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=100835"},"modified":"2024-12-19T16:02:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T11:02:04","slug":"energy-issues-in-gwadar-improve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/energy-issues-in-gwadar-improve.html","title":{"rendered":"Energy Issues in Gwadar Improve with Increased Solar System Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islamabad: The energy situation in Gwadar is improving due to a growing shift towards solar power. Muhammad Baloch, who operates a business in Gwadar\u2019s Dashti market, the city\u2019s main electronics and solar hub, reported a 60% increase in solar system sales throughout 2024. “Chinese brands are particularly popular due to their cost-effectiveness compared to other foreign brands,” Baloch stated, highlighting a noticeable rise in revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This growth in solar adoption is not a recent development but a result of ongoing energy shortages in Gwadar. The local market now offers a sufficient supply of high-quality solar panels, kits, and batteries, fueling this trend. Baloch credited the Chinese government\u2019s donation of solar systems in 2021 for significantly boosting local interest. “The public response to the donation was overwhelmingly positive, and it helped drive the shift toward solar energy in Gwadar,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read:<\/strong> Gwadar hosts inauguration of Ban Mo Academy to bridge skills gap<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As China popularized solar systems in Gwadar\u2019s underserved areas, residents recognized that off-grid solar power could address the region’s electricity issues. An official from the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry noted that solar panel sales are surging, with both residential and commercial buildings adopting solar systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2021, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan collaborated with China\u2019s Ministry of Ecology and Environment to donate 4,000 solar photovoltaic systems and LED lights to the region. Additionally, a project by China Communications Construction Company and the Chinese Consulate in Karachi illuminated the main streets and public spaces in Gwadar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With rising electricity costs, consumers and businesses are turning to solar energy as a cost-effective and reliable alternative. This shift is reshaping Pakistan\u2019s energy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meanwhile, the Pakistani government plans to collaborate with Chinese companies to manufacture solar panels locally. This initiative is part of Pakistan\u2019s efforts to promote green energy and reduce its $27 billion annual import bill. The Alternate Energy Development Board has finalized a 10-year policy to support solar panel and equipment manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read:<\/strong> China calls for RMB pilot project in Gwadar to cut forex costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The government aims to install 9.7GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with support from China. In 2024, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif established a task force to promote solar energy initiatives as part of Pakistan\u2019s commitment to sustainable and green energy solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Islamabad: The energy situation in Gwadar is improving due to a growing shift towards solar power. Muhammad Baloch, who operates a business in Gwadar\u2019s Dashti market, the city\u2019s main electronics and solar hub, reported a 60% increase in solar system sales throughout 2024. “Chinese brands are particularly popular due to their cost-effectiveness compared to other foreign brands,” Baloch stated, highlighting a noticeable rise in revenue. This growth in solar adoption is not a recent development but a result of ongoing energy shortages in Gwadar. The local market now offers a sufficient supply of high-quality solar panels, kits, and batteries, fueling this trend. Baloch credited the Chinese government\u2019s donation of solar systems in 2021 for significantly boosting local interest. “The public response to the donation was overwhelmingly positive, and it helped drive the shift toward solar energy in Gwadar,” he added. Read: Gwadar hosts inauguration of Ban Mo Academy to bridge skills gap As China popularized solar systems in Gwadar\u2019s underserved areas, residents recognized that off-grid solar power could address the region’s electricity issues. An official from the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry noted that solar panel sales are surging, with both residential and commercial buildings adopting solar systems. 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