Punjab to launch hybrid solar energy projects

Punjab Minister for Energy Dr Akhtar Malik on Wednesday said the Punjab government was considering launching hybrid solar and wind energy projects.

While chairing a meeting, he said the hybrid solar and wind energy was not only cheap but also environmental friendly.

A solar-wind hybrid power system uses solar insolation and wind energy to produce electricity. As both solar radiation and wind speed vary throughout the year, neither solar nor wind based system could provide reliable electricity individually.

A summary in this regard has been sent to the quarters concerned, he noted. Dr Akhtar also claimed that second phase of Quaid-i-Azam Solar project would be initiated soon.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2020.