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As households and businesses in Pakistan seek relief from soaring electricity bills, the country has rapidly emerged as a significant solar market. In just two to three years, Pakistan has become one of the largest importers of solar panels globally.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the World Economic Forum, Pakistan imported 13 gigawatts of solar panels during the first six months of the current fiscal year, making it the third-largest importer of Chinese solar panels. The volume of imported panels now exceeds 30% of the country’s total power production capacity, which stood at 46 gigawatts in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growing demand for alternative energy sources due to high electricity costs is a key driver behind this shift. Additionally, a 90% drop in solar panel prices over the past decade has made solar energy more accessible. Government policies, including removing the 17% sales tax and introducing net metering, have further accelerated solar adoption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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