Expo spotlights renewable energy

KARACHI:

As Pakistan grapples with rising energy costs and climate vulnerabilities, the need for renewable alternatives has never been more pressing. Against this backdrop, the three-day Solar Pakistan 2025 exhibition concluded at the Karachi Expo Centre, offering a glimpse into how solar and allied technologies could reshape the country's energy future.

The exhibition showcased innovations ranging from micro solar devices for households to industrial-scale applications, with several technologies being introduced in Pakistan for the first time. Beyond the displays, the event also provided a forum for industry stakeholders to form strategic partnerships, with Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth millions signed during the course of the exhibition.

Energy experts at the event highlighted the urgency of scaling up renewable solutions to tackle Pakistan's chronic power shortages and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

They pointed to the growing role of private sector investment and international collaboration in bridging Pakistan's clean energy gap.

Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, who attended the closing session, acknowledged the importance of such platforms in promoting alternative energy. He reiterated the provincial government's commitment to facilitating projects that create economic opportunities and accelerate the shift to sustainable power sources.

Organised by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the event drew participation from over 250 companies, researchers, and policymakers, both local and international. Exhibitors presented a wide range of practical solutions, from smart solar panels and hybrid storage systems to off-grid energy models aimed at rural communities.

With Pakistan's renewable energy share still modest despite vast solar potential, stakeholders noted that exhibitions like Solar Pakistan 2025 could play a role in pushing forward dialogue, investment, and on-ground implementation of clean energy technologies.