Govt to set up solar parks in Karachi, Jamshoro: Sharjeel

KARACHI:

Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday said that Sindh Cabinet has made significant decisions in its meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday.

At a press conference following the cabinet meeting, Sharjeel stated that the provincial cabinet approved the allocation of 250 acres of land for a 500MW solar park in Jamshoro's Manjhand district. Additionally, approval was granted to establish a 120 MW solar park on 612 acres of land in central district. The establishment of the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA) was also approved during the meeting.

Sharjeel emphasized that Sindh will play a crucial role in resolving the current energy crisis. He noted that President Asif Ali Zardari is committed to providing relief to the people under any circumstances. Zardari also issued a statement yesterday, emphasising that the current electricity bills are beyond people's tolerance, and therefore, relief should be provided. He further said that economic and energy experts had concluded that Thar coal can play a pivotal role in addressing energy crisis. Thar coal will be used to generate affordable electricity, which will not only meet Pakistan's energy needs but also enable the country to export electricity.