The electricity crisis in Pakistan has intensified, with demand soaring to approximately 22,000 megawatts while generation is limited to 15,400 megawatts. This has resulted in load shedding lasting between 8 to 16 hours in various regions. The Power Division has clarified that daytime loadshedding has been alleviated due to solar energy contributions, but the situation remains dire during evening hours when demand peaks.
BUSINESSPublished 17 Apr 2026 • Published 13h ago
Pakistan Power Crisis Mitigated by Solar Net Metering
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As of April 17, 2026, Pakistan's free electricity facility has ended, coinciding with a significant power shortfall of 6,500 megawatts. The federal government has indicated that solar net metering has contributed up to 8,000 megawatts to the national grid, helping to mitigate daytime loadshedding.
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