British envoy lauds joint solar farm project
Workers clean panels at a solar park in Modhera, India's first round-the-clock solar-powered village, in the western state of Gujarat, India, October 19, 2022. REUTERS
In an effort to combat climate change, the British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE, visited the Atlas Solar Farm in South Punjab, supported by the UK government's development finance institution, British International Investment.
The solar farm, providing an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of clean and affordable power, has become a pivotal player in the global transition to green energy, impacting over 100,000 residential consumers.
The UK's commitment to environmentally sustainable initiatives was underscored by the High Commissioner during her visit.
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The Atlas Solar Farm, backed by British International Investment, not only ensures access to clean energy for a substantial number of residents but also contributes to the avoidance of 106,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Expressing her views, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott stated, "Pakistan has immense potential to be a leader in solar, which could power the whole country.
The UK is already investing in this innovation, playing a key role in a healthier, more sustainable future." The visit also included a tour of the MG Apparel manufacturing plant, a subsidiary of Mahmood Textiles Limited.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 20th, 2024.