While solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to the country’s energy crisis, it also poses certain challenges to the national grid and traditional power generators in Pakistan. If solar energy adoption grows rapidly, existing thermal and hydroelectric plants might operate below capacity, increasing their per-unit cost. Solar energy, being cheaper and cleaner, reduces the reliance on conventional fossil fuel-based power plants, threatening their profitability and viability. Traditional energy companies may lobby against solar energy adoption, arguing that it disrupts financial planning and increases circular debt in the power sector. Pakistan’s grid is not equipped to handle variations in solar energy due to availability of sunlight and weather conditions. Strategic planning, grid modernisation, and a balanced energy mix are critical to addressing these challenges effectively.
Dr Mohammad Saleem
Karachi
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