Minister of Sindh to build a solar power plant connected to a mini grid

The Sindh Electricity Minister has called for the construction of mini solar grid stations in remote villages to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity to the rural population of the province.

He chaired a meeting to review the progress of a project to provide solar power to cities in the province. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of Sindh Energy, the Project Director of Surya Sindh, Department of Energy officials and solar companies.

The provincial minister directed the companies involved in the project to set up mini-grid solar power plants in the villages. Solar Energy Project.

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The companies working on the project were instructed to speed up the construction of the mini-grid stations and to timely complete the work on the preparation of other facilities related to the supply of solar energy.

A letter of intent has also been issued for the project.

Work on the project feasibility report is progressing quickly and the project is expected to start generating electricity within two years, said the Go Company working on the project, said the Sindh Electricity Minister. 400 million US dollars is estimated to be invested in the project.

The statement from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources was delivered during a conversation with representatives of electricity companies.

He said that this is a unique project of Pakistan's floating solar power plant which will not only provide 500 MW of green energy but also create jobs in the province.

Lake Kinchar will promote tourism and help control cargo loss, he added.

Imtiaz Shaikh said that the 500 MW green energy project is another milestone in the achievements of the Sindh government.

In recent months, Pakistan has seen efforts to increase the installation and use of solar panels. The government has come up with a comprehensive solar energy package that includes tax breaks and soft loans for consumers to cope with the prolonged power outages that have crippled life in the country.

The solar power package will include a short-term plan to convert government offices to solar power. This includes developing a plan to help small consumers become solar with grants or concessional loans.

The government also plans to waive the general sales tax on all components used to produce solar energy.

The meeting chaired by the Energy Working Group discussed the solar project. 

The Prime Minister formed the Solar Energy Initiative Task Force with a vision to promote green and sustainable energy.

The government of Sindh has announced that Pakistan's first floating solar power plant will be built on Lake Kinchar Tata.

According to the details, the Sindh Energy Minister has announced that a 500 MW floating solar power plant will be built on Lake Kinchar. It is Pakistan's first floating solar power plant.

The Letter of Intent (POI) for the project has been issued while officials are checking its feasibility. The Energy Ministry hopes to receive all approvals immediately and be operational within two years.

Currently GO is working on the project and will spend 400 crores on the project.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources discussed with representatives of power companies that 500 megawatts of green electricity would be produced through a renewable energy project. He added that the project will create jobs and increase the tourist attraction of Lake Kinchar.