How can we move to Green energy to deal with energy crisis?

Saddia Mazhar
Pakistan has faced a number of energy issues in recent years, including a shortage of electricity, dependence on imported fossil fuels, and inadequate infrastructure for power generation and distribution. The country has also struggled with the high cost of energy production, leading to high prices for consumers and businesses. Additionally, Pakistan has faced challenges in balancing its energy mix, with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels and a lack of investment in renewable energy sources. These issues have led to power outages and a lack of reliable electricity, which have affected economic growth and the overall quality of life in the country. Pakistan’s energy demand has been increasing rapidly in recent years due to a growing population and economic development. However, the country’s energy production has not been able to keep up with this demand, leading to chronic power shortages and a reliance on imported energy sources. The majority of Pakistan’s energy is generated from fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and oil. However, the government is actively seeking to increase the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and address the issue of power shortages. Pakistan has a high dependence on imported oil, which exacerbates its balance of trade issues. The government has been implementing various measures to address the energy crisis, including increasing the use of renewable energy sources, building new power plants, and implementing energy conservation programs. However, the crisis still persists and continues to be a major challenge for the country. Pakistan has a number of coal-fired power plants, with a total installed capacity of around 11 GW. Most of the country’s coal is mined in the Thar Desert in the southeastern province of Sindh. The coal is low in ash and sulfur, but high in moisture, which limits its use as a fuel. Despite this, Pakistan’s government has been investing in developing the Thar coal mines and building new coal-fired power plants to meet the country’s growing energy needs. In recent years, Pakistan has been facing an energy crisis, and the government has been working to increase the country’s power generation capacity by building new coal-fired power plants and expanding existing ones. Coal-fired power plants are relatively cheap and efficient in producing electricity, but they also have significant negative effects on the environment and human health. In Pakistan, coal-fired power plants have been a major source of electricity generation, but the country is also facing energy shortages and high levels of air pollution. The government has been making efforts to increase the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to reduce dependence on coal and address energy and environmental issues. However, coal power still plays an important role in meeting the increasing energy demand and maintaining energy security in the country. There are several ways that Pakistan can move towards green energy in the future. One approach would be to increase investment in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. This can be done through government incentives and funding, as well as private investment. Additionally, Pakistan can work to improve energy efficiency and conservation, which can help to reduce overall energy demand and decrease the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. Other measures that can be taken include building more transmission lines and upgrading existing infrastructure to support the integration of renewable energy into the grid, and promoting research and development in the field of clean energy technologies. Pakistan has been heavily reliant on coal-fired power plants to meet its energy needs, but there is an increasing push towards renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to address the country’s energy crisis and decrease its carbon footprint. The government has set a target to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Some solutions to increase the usage of green energy in Pakistan include: Encouraging private investment in renewable energy projects through policies such as feed-in tariffs and tax incentives Increasing the use of energy-efficient technologies and equipment Developing a robust grid infrastructure to support the integration of renewable energy into the national power system. Investing in research and development to improve the technology and bring down the cost of renewable energy. There are also many companies working on this topic, such as “The Alternative Energy Development Board” (AEDB) which is a government body responsible for the development and promotion of renewable energy in Pakistan.