Pakistan and China have discussed investment opportunities in energy sector and various proposals for “on grid” and “off grid” solar energy solution.
A five member Chinese delegation of Suntech energy lead by Dr. Zhengrong Shi had a meeting with Federal Minister for Water and Power, Syed Naveed Qamar here on Wednesday and offered to invest in the solar energy sector in the country. The delegation expressed their expertise in the manufacturing of solar panels and related equipment’s and said that they have business in 13 countries and their modules are installed in over 80 countries with highest efficiency such as USA and Latin America. Dr. Shi extended support to reduce electricity demand supply gap. Qamar said that Pakistan has average 280 to 300 sunny days and also has power deficit of 4000 MW which will grow further due to increasing power demand in future.
