Development of alternative energy across country: Pak

Islamabad: Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has initiated many projects for introduction of alternative energy in the country.

Next month first commercial scale wind power plant in the countrys history will be ready for inauguration.

Also the first public sector wind project of 50 MW has been signed with Karachi Port Trust. About 40 micro wind turbines have been installed in Karachi, while 125 KW wind turbine are already operational in Landhi.

In solar energy sector, 3000 off grid, rural homes were electrified through solar energy in district Tharparkar, Sindh. Also, a solar energy project for 300 villages in Balochistan was waiting for funds.

Pilot projects for PV water pumping and solar water heaters have been approved for World Bank financing. ECC has approved policy recommendations for use of bio-diesel as alternative fuel.