Gufi
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there are multiple factors when it comes to solar panels sir, the first being its optimal temperature, the temperature at which it is most efficient. Have you noticed the number of solar panels in Pakistan that are bought from countries which do not see temperatures at the levels you see in Pakistan which leads to decreased life. If you do keep panels made for high temperatures they will remain inefficient during most of the year.Unlike Europe, sun shines almost year round on many parts of Pakistan (for instance Cholistan, Thar, many parts in Balochistan) and wind is always available on the coastline (814 km long). I am not sure why you think solar and wind is not dependable. Having said that, yes we can harvest lots of energy from small hydroelectric power plants/turbines on various streams in KPK. Load shedding is not because the installed capacity (~15,000 MW) is not there, it is because falling apart distribution network that needs to be upgraded ASAP. Otherwise you can keep producing as much energy from multiple sources but the grid wont be able to take up all that load and distribute it.
Load shedding has issues with transmission but also major issues with supply. The supply is not even near 15000 MW of electricity right now and there has been no real addition to it. There is over hauling of the transmission lines going on at snail's pace.
Yes the KPK mini dams are a correct step but need to be envisioned at a larger level for dams like Basha rather then roads for rural areas going into the billions of rupees instead.
As for distribution more companies like JPGL need to be allowed to reopen and provide electricity. As for those who complain about air pollution, yes we live in a country where industries lie in the middle of cities and there is no real control on any vehicular pollution.