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Prime Minister Orders Swift Completion of 100-MW Solar Power Scheme in Gilgit-Baltistan

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to complete a 100-megawatt solar power project in Gilgit-Baltistan within a year, with complete transparency and robust infrastructure to withstand climate change impacts. The project aims to bring electricity to isolated communities, reduce power outages from 20 hours daily, and incorporate renewable sources into Pakistan's energy blend to combat climate change. The federal government will fully fund the project, which will establish solar farms and provide solar panels to 501 structures across the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 100-megawatt solar power scheme is to be completed within a year, with the Prime Minister promising close personal oversight of the undertaking.
  • The project aims to deliver consistent, affordable, and sustainable electricity to Gilgit-Baltistan, reducing power outages from 20 hours daily to near zero.
  • The federal government will fully finance the project, which includes establishing six solar farms in Gilgit, eight in Skardu, and six in Diamer, and providing solar panels to 501 structures.
  • The project incorporates battery storage for reserve power and a real-time monitoring framework adhering to global benchmarks.
  • The Prime Minister has championed solar power as the most practical answer to Gilgit-Baltistan's energy demands, emphasizing the importance of incorporating renewable sources into Pakistan's energy blend.
  • Regional hydel and solar power production will be organized to guarantee uninterrupted service even during severe weather.
  • Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Owais Khan Leghari will lead the project's steering committee.

Statistics:

  • The project aims to reduce power outages from 20 hours daily to near zero.
  • The federal government will provide solar panels to 501 structures across the region, consisting of 234 in Gilgit, 179 in Skardu, and 68 in Diamer.
  • Six solar farms will be established in Gilgit, eight in Skardu, and six in Diamer.
  • The project incorporates battery storage for reserve power and a real-time monitoring framework adhering to global benchmarks.

Sources:

  • PPI-PR: Prime Minister Orders Swift Completion of 100-MW Solar Power Scheme in Gilgit-Baltistan (Source not explicitly dated)

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