ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Army is all set to generate electricity for itsgarrisons and establishments across the country to cut their expenditure onpower which is estimated to be around Rs 15 billion for 240 MW.
According to the reportslink,the Pakistan Army is planning on harnessing renewable energy through solarparks. With an aim to establish 1-5MW solar parks in each garrison, thepilot project will generate 40MW energy and no public money will be used onsolar parks for 25 years.
The step is being taken to reduce the burden on the Army’s budget as a hugechunk of it goes to electricity payments to various electricitydistribution companies, and the costs are rising due to increasing tariffs.
The Defence Division has informed the federal cabinet that Pakistan Armypossesses robust distribution systems, meaning that it can easily shift torenewable energy alternatives.
The Defence Division has sought the government’s approval for making thepayment on account of purchasing equipment from private companies offeringsolar solutions, adding that it will be at least 20-30% cheaper than DICSOs.
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The cabinet was also informed that the stakeholders includingPublic-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), Alternative Energy DevelopmentBoard (AEDB), Power Division and Finance Division have also endorsed theproject.
One of the concerns during the discussions was the high cost of the projectconsidering renewable energy alternatives have seen a sharp decline in thecosts in the international market.
