Pakistan government announces generation of 10,000 MW solar energy
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*Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday green-lighted the construction of solar plants having a combined capacity of 10,000 MW, as the government strives to save valuable foreign exchange that is being used to import fuel.*
“Instead of generating electricity by importing expensive oil from abroad, electricity should be generated from solar energy,” said the PM during a meeting, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
PM Shehbaz directed concerned agencies to start work on the solar power projects on an emergency basis. He also instructed to hold a pre-bid conference for all stakeholders next week.
Under the project, 10,000 megawatts of electricity will be generated from solar power.
In the first phase, government buildings, electric and diesel-powered tube wells and low-unit household consumers will be provided with solar power.
