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17 Jan, 2024
GuarantCo and Bank Alfalah provide Shams Power with a PKR 1.5 billion (c. USD 5.2 million) finance solution to invest in small solar plants in Pakistan
GuarantCo and Bank Alfalah provide Shams Power with a PKR 1.5 billion (c. USD 5.2 million) finance solution to invest in small solar plants in Pakistan GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and Bank Alfalah have provided Shams Power with a PKR 1.5 billion (c. USD 5.2 million) finance solution to support...
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24 Aug, 2023
Solar Power as the way forward to Tackle Energy Crises
Pakistan has primarily relied on non-renewable energy sources, particularly oil and gas, to satisfy its energy needs. Back in 2013, coal used to be the cheapest energy source, and Pakistan's energy infrastructure was based around coal-powered power plants. Due to the depletion of domestic reserves and price hikes in the international market, coal has become...
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11 Apr, 2023
Shams Power registers Pakistan’s first project with I-REC
Shams Power registers Pakistan's first project with The International REC Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard Foundation). Shams Power has navigated through the detailed process of registering its solar power projects to claim Renewable Energy Certificates. Pakistan has registered its first device at an unprecedented pace, demonstrating the potential for the RECs market. The I-REC Standard Foundation...
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13 Dec, 2022
A Commercial Solar Guide for Businesses who want to switch to Solar
Theoretically, most people can easily comprehend how solar PV cells generate energy. When sunlight shines on the solar panel, PV cells absorb it to create an electric charge. However, when it comes to getting a solar system, especially on a commercial scale, many doubts and questions may arise. For example: Are solar panels economically beneficial?...
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08 Nov, 2022
How Rooftop solar can Separate Economic Growth from Environment Deterioration?
Climate change is undeniably a real issue resulting from global warming. The global population is growing at a 1.1% annual rate. The United Nations predicts that by the end of the century, there will be more than 11 billion people on Earth. To meet the fundamental demands of this rising population, global GDP must increase...
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07 Nov, 2022
Top Reasons why producing solar energy is cheaper than coal-fired energy
As technology has evolved in the renewable energy sector, opting for solar energy has become increasingly common in industries where coal is the main source of power generation. Numerous studies have shown that electricity produced by coal-fired power plants is more expensive than electricity produced by solar energy. Moreover, solar energy is green energy which...
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