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Energy Crisis in Pakistan Minahel Noor Fatima 248
Energy Crisis in Pakistan Minahel Noor Fatima 248
Energy Crisis in Pakistan Minahel Noor Fatima 248
BBA-410
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Pakistan has been facing an unprecedented energy crisis since the last
few years. The problem becomes more severe during summers. Initially,
during the peak crisis there was a power outage of 3-4 hours daily but
it keep on increasing as the demand of electricity rises. According to
the reports of WAPDA, the electricity need of Pakistan increases
more rapidly than it can be generated which cause a major increase in
the duration of load shading.
The number of electricity consumers has increased from the 7.9 million
in 1992 to 19.9 million in 2008. Despite such a sharp rise in consumer’s
number, still only 60% of the total population is connected to the
national grid. WAPDA’s daily report on 3 January, 2008 recorded a
supply of 7,237 MW against the demand of 11,509MW, recording a
shortfall of about 37%. Similarly, WAPDA sources suggest that on 22
March, 2010 as weather was in transition from winter to summer, the
country faced a deficit of about 5,300MW. It is forecasted that the
electricity demand will increase to about 8 times more i-e from 19,540
MW in 2005 to 163,000 MW by 2030.
The Present crises are also a self-inflicted problem resulting for years
of poor policies and reckless attitude on the part of concerned
authorities. The scale of the Problems has now almost grown beyond
any instant solution.
Analysis brings for the various factors that have combined together to
land Pakistan into this mess.
Monopolization: In Pakistan, the government has monopolized the
generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. This
monopolization has destroyed the spirit of entrepreneurship. For
example KESC.
The Shortage Conundrum: A close study into the long term pattern of
electricity absence reveal several patterns of shortage ranging from
full access to no access. There are on top of planned load shedding,
lengthy and frequent electricity breakdowns.
Mid-Term Plan
Pakistan can solve its energy crisis and join modern world provided
our leaders are willing to adopt effective laws, transparent policies,
get rid of corrupt practices, and adopt renewable energy.
Hydropower Projects
Pakistan’s total identified potential for hydropower is about 42 G.W
(giga watts) out of which only 15% amounting to nearly 6.4 GW has
been exploited so far. In order to meet the energy challenges
faced by the country and to ensure a sustainable energy future,
multifold exploitation of hydropower is imperative.
Wind Energy:
Solar Energy:
Solar energy is the best and suitable form for Pakistan as the
country has a potential of generating 100,000 MW electricity or
over 2.324 million MW electricity per annum through solar system.
Coal:
Few years back Pakistan used to get half of its electricity from
hydal power and remaining from thermal generation. The largest
coal reserves of Pakistan exist in Thar which are about 175 Billion
Tons or 850 Trillion Cubic feet. There this source can be cashed. A
pilot project has been completed for the generation of 100MW
electricity.
Global Power Generation from coal
Australia 80%
China 78%
India 69%
USA 50%
Germany 47%
Pakistan 0.1%
Conclusion: