Sindh Launches 500MW Floating Solar Power Project to Boost Energy Supply
— June 14, 2024
THATTA (AIA) The Sindh government launched an ambitious Floating Solar Power project at Keenjhar Lake on Friday, approximately 36 kilometers from Thatta city. This pioneering effort aims to alleviate the burden on electricity consumers by adopting sustainable energy solutions.
The Floating Solar Power project, led by the Department of Energy in Sindh, represents a major advancement in the region’s energy infrastructure.
An agreement has been finalized with Go Energy Pvt. Ltd. to commence the project, which is expected to be completed within two years. Once finished, the project will generate 500 megawatts of electricity, which will be delivered to K-Electric via the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC).
This initiative is set to revolutionize the energy sector in Sindh, substantially boosting the province’s power supply.
At the signing ceremony, Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah highlighted the project’s potential benefits for power consumers and emphasized the Sindh government’s commitment to addressing energy shortages and improving the overall power infrastructure.
Shah expressed pride in Sindh being the first province to install its own transmission line, a notable accomplishment, while other provinces are still in the process of acquiring licenses. He stressed that the government is primarily focused on finishing ongoing projects to deliver concrete benefits to the populace.
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