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Annual State of Renewable Energy Pakistan 2024

Annual State of Renewable Energy Pakistan 2024

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Renewables
Topic 2
Mitigation

Target Audience

Advisors & Consultants
Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific
Central Asia
Annual State of Renewable Energy Pakistan 2024

Resource Description

This resource provides a detailed assessment of Pakistan’s renewable energy sector in 2023, including deployment trends, investment flows, policy progress, and implementation challenges. It draws from public and private data to track the country's energy transition.

Why This Matters

Pakistan’s energy security and affordability challenges require faster renewable energy uptake. This resource outlines where progress has stalled and offers insights to guide future policy and investment.

Key Insights

  • Renewable energy contributed 45% to electricity generation in 2023
  • Total installed capacity reached 970 MW wind and 630 MW solar
  • Project delays stem from grid constraints, policy uncertainty, and financing hurdles
  • Calls for improved grid infrastructure, timely auctions, and streamlined permitting
  • Notes the absence of concessional finance and limited support for distributed renewables
  • Public interest and private sector engagement are rising despite structural and market barriers

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