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POWER TECHNOLOGY

Pakistan is an electricity-deficient country with a population of around 200 million people. It has an installed capacity of about 49,868 MW of electricity. However, the country’s energy demand is increasing at a much faster pace of about 7% per year. The country has been facing an energy deficit of about 4,500 MW. The government has been trying to address the issue by adding new power generation capacity.

The government has also been working on improving the efficiency of the power sector.

The electric power sector in Pakistan is undergoing a major transformation. The country has an installed capacity of over 49,868 MW and is working to increase this to 60,000 MW by the year 2030. The government has also set a goal of generating 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Pakistan is also working to increase its use of natural gas and is planning to build a liquified natural gas terminal. Pakistan has significant reserves of coal, with an estimated 2.2 trillion tons of reserves but has been slow to develop this resource due to environmental concerns. The economy has experienced strong growth in recent years and is expected to continue to grow at a rate of around 5% in the coming years.

The government is investing heavily in new generation capacity, transmission, and distribution infrastructure and is working to attract private investment in the sector.  with coal, hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy projects currently under construction or in the planning stages. The country also has significant hydropower potential, with an estimated 145 GW of potential capacity. Pakistan also has uranium reserves, which could be used for nuclear power plants. The government has set a target of generating 30% of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. A number of large-scale renewable energy projects are currently under construction or in the planning stages, including wind, solar, and biomass plants. Pakistan is working to diversify its energy mix and increase its share of renewable energy.

Pakistan is a country that is rich in natural resources, including coal, wind, solar, and hydropower. The country has the potential to become a leading power producer in the region, but it currently suffers from a number of problems that have prevented it from realizing this potential. The country’s power sector is plagued by a lack of investment. As a result, Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of electrification in the world, with only about one-third of the population having access to electricity. The country also has a high rate of power outages, which often last for several hours and cause significant inconvenience and economic losses.

The country has a vast potential for hydropower, but only a small portion of this potential has been exploited. Pakistan’s power sector is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the country is expected to become a major player in the global power market.