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'''Solar power in Pakistan''' became part of the energy mix in 2013, following government policies aimed at supporting [[renewable energy]] development. Benefiting from nine and a half hours of sunlight daily, the country now has seven solar projects that contribute 530 MW to the national grid. Rising electricity costs and grid reliability concerns have driven industries, businesses, and urban homeowners to increasingly turn to solar solutions, including rooftop [[Photovoltaics|photovoltaic]] installations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-12 |title=Pakistan - Country Commercial Guide, Renewable Energy |url=https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/pakistan-renewable-energy |website=International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce}}</ref>
The country has solar plants in Pakistani [[Kashmir]], [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]], [[Sindh]] and [[Balochistan]]. Initiatives are under development by the [[International Renewable Energy Agency]], the [[Japan International Cooperation Agency]], Chinese companies, and Pakistani private sector energy companies. The country aims to build the [[Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park|Quaid-e-Azam Solar Power Park]] (QASP) in the Cholistan Desert
== Solar resource ==
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*[[Wind power in Pakistan]]
*[[International Solar Alliance]]
== References ==
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