The government of Sindh is unlikely to attract investment in the Gharo Keti Bandar wind corridor, having an estimated potential of 50,000 MW, as investors have zero confidence in the provincial government which even lacks any appropriate department to process applications for wind power projects, an industry source said. The Sindh government has launched a media campaign on the private television networks claiming to generate 1000 MW within one year. He said the provincial government could not achieve the target as it lacked the necessary expertise to process the wind power projects. Furthermore he said the process for leasing the barren land for the projects is cumbersome which has resulted in initiation of only a few projects. The Gharo Keti Bandar wind corridor spreading 60 km along the coastline of Sindh HAS more than 170 km depth, which has a potential of 50,000 MW. However, despite its huge potential the government has failed to attract significant investment in the sector. The hurdles in allocation of land for the projects, is attributed as the main reason for the failure to attract investment. He said the Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) and Sindh government are already embroiled in a row over the allocation of the land in the wind corridor to the potential investors. The board wants the provincial government to lease land on fast track basis to the investors recommended by it. However, the provincial authorities want to retain complete control over the decision making. The cold shoulder to AEDB has placed on halt investment on many projects.
