Summary
Pakistan is increasingly using solar energy to help reduce its dependence on imported fuels, especially as global energy prices rise due to ongoing conflicts. Many people in Pakistan, including farmers, have switched to solar power to avoid high diesel costs. This shift has significantly increased the amount of energy coming from solar power in the country.
Key Facts
- Pakistan is dealing with high energy prices due to global conflicts affecting fuel supply.
- Solar energy use in Pakistan is helping reduce dependency on imported fuels.
- A farmer named Karim Baksh switched from diesel to solar power to irrigate his crops.
- The switch to solar power is not driven by a national plan but by individual choices.
- Solar energy's share in Pakistan's energy mix grew from 2.9% in 2020 to 32.3% by 2025.
- Pakistan's reliance on oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) imports makes it vulnerable to supply disruptions.
- The solar boom in Pakistan since 2018 has saved billions in fuel import costs.
