Punjab, being the host of highest industrial footprint and largest population base in the country, is also the biggest consumer market for energy. With rapid expansion of the urban infrastructure and enhanced living standards, resulting in use of more electrical appliances, Punjab faces a growing un-met demand of energy which offers an opportunity for investments in power generation projects based on various indigenous sources.
Punjab, being the host of highest industrial footprint and largest population base in the country, is also the biggest consumer market for energy. With rapid expansion of the urban infrastructure and enhanced living standards, resulting in use of more electrical appliances, Punjab faces a growing un-met demand of energy which offers an opportunity for investments in power generation projects based on various indigenous sources.
Government of the Punjab has developed an enabling Punjab Power Generation Policy to facilitate private sector investment in this vital sector. In order to minimize the carbon footprint and environmental impact; while maintaining the trajectory of industrial growth, a robust Renewable Energy Policy 2019 (Federal) has been introduced to promote the green energy culture. Moreover, the limitations of the national distribution grid also encourage the deployment of off-grid solutions which entail usage of small PV solar plants, small hydel project in run-of-river/canal mode and energy from bio fuel.
Key Facts
Largest Solar Park of Pakistan: Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park of 1000 MW located in Punjab- Installed Capacity in Punjab: 40% of Pakistan’s total installed capacity
- Consumption in Punjab: 68% of total generated electricity
- Consumption Demand Growth of Punjab: 6-8% per annum
Renewable Energy Investment Opportunities
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Identified Sites for Solar & Wind Projects |
Captive Hydro power Plants |
| 500 MW of Solar at QA Solar Park, Lal Sohanra, 100 MW of Solar Chishtian QA Solar Park Extension and 250 MW of Wind at Rojhan, Rahim Yar Khan |
27 Sites Ready for Development in Three Phases 27 MW for Development of Small Captive Hydropower Projects |
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Potential Solar, Wind and Biomass Projects |
Solar Panel Manufacturing |
| Potential of 6,445 MW of solar / wind / biomass plants at different sites all over Punjab for participation of private sponsors in tariff-based bidding projects | Extreme potential of solar panel manufacturing in Punjab. Industrial Estates / SEZs are also operating in Punjab and land is also available even on lease basis |
Investment Opportunities in WtE and Oil & Gas
Waste to Energy (WtE) - Baseline Opportunity Quantum
| Waste Management Companies | Waste Generation | Waste Collection | MSW (WtE Project) | Est. Potential |
| Lahore | 7,000 t/d | 5,500 t/d | 3,000 t/d | 60 MW |
| Faisalabad | 1,600 t/d | 1,280 t/d | 700 t/d | 15 MW |
| Gujranwala | 1,218 t/d | 956 t/d | 1,218 t/d | 25 MW |
| Multan | 1,000 t/d | 750 t/d | 750 t/d | 16 MW |
| Rawalpindi | 875 t/d | 859 t/d | 850 t/d | 18 MW |
| Sialkot | 440 t/d | 410 t/d | 410 t/d | 9 MW |
| Bahawalpur | 325 t/d | 325 t/d | 325 t/d | 7 MW |
| Total Estimated Potential | 150 MW |
Oil & Gas
| Oil & Gas Exploration Blocks Available for Investment (bidding round 2021) |
Oil & Gas Exploration Blocks Available for Investment (bidding round 2022) |
| Hazro Block (OGDCL) | Islamgarh |
| Lilla Block (OGDCL) | Okara |
| Jhelum Block (OGDCL) | KhanGarh West |
| Sutlej Block (OGDCL) | Fateh Pur-II |
| North Durnal Block (POL) | Nur Pur |
| Vehari Block (OGDCL) | Meeran Pur |
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27 Sites for Captive Off-Grid Hydel Projects
