Power production increased over 4% to 14,630 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in August 2020 with economic activity back to pre-Covid-19 levels in Pakistan. The electricity generation had stood at 14,052 GWh in August last year, according to the power sector regulator - the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra). “Due to revival of economic activities, power production numbers for August 2020 have shown growth,” Topline Research Deputy Head Shankar Talreja said while talking to The Express Tribune. Hydel power production remained the largest source of electricity with availability of water in dams amid heavy rainfall during the month. However, its share in the aggregate production remained low at 5%.

Source: The Express Tribune September 29, 2020 03:11 UTC