Syed Akhtar Ali

December 11, 2021

Fertiliser exports?

Some fertiliser manufacturers in the country have requested for permission to export their surplus stock so that they can compete in the international market on their […]
November 28, 2021

Our energy strategy (Part – II)

The first part of this article talked about Pakistan’s heavy reliance on gas-based power. Thar coal is a major energy source in the country. This tried […]
November 27, 2021

Our energy strategy – Part I

The Glasgow Climate Conference has ended with a renewed commitment of 200 nations to climate change goals, among scepticism and criticism by activists of doing too […]
November 1, 2021

Towards electrical storage systems

In absence of innovative technologies, there is risk of high grid instability ISLAMABAD: The electricity storage system is not something new, although not widespread either. However, […]
November 1, 2021

Solar-wind hybrid projects

By 2030, Pakistan will have around 60 percent market share of renewable energy sources about half of which will come out of solar and wind. This […]
October 25, 2021

Renewable energy potential and constraints

Local investors should invest in solar, wind projects to prevent forex outflow ISLAMABAD: Many people ask if renewable energy is so cheap – 1-2 US cents […]
October 9, 2021

Nepra’s ‘State of Industry Report’: An analysis-I

Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has released its annual State of Industry Report-21 (SOI-21). This publication is an authentic source of data and information and […]
October 9, 2021

Nepra: performance issues – Part II

The first part of this series ‘Performance issues’ (Oct 9) talked about the performance issues of the power sector. This part will deal with the existing […]
October 9, 2021

Nepra: performance issues – Part I

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) recently released its annual state of industry (SOI) report. This publication is an authentic source of data and information, […]