ISLAMABAD - The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has issued 12 new power gen­eration licences with cumulative capac­ity of 1,430.492MW in the FY2022-23, with the share of solar generation pow­er only at 0.53 percent (7.62MW). A total of four li­cences were issued for hydle power gen­eration projects which is 59.85 percent or 855.90MW of the total 1,430.492MW capacity. Similarly, one licence was issued for thermal power generation projects which is 565.65 MW (or 39.55pc) of the total granted new capacity. According to the report, five licences were issued for solar generation with the capacity of only 7.62MW or 0.53pc of the total new capac­ity. Limited, Shams Power Limited, Innovative Energy Solutions (Pvt.)

Source: Daily Nation February 13, 2024 14:14 UTC