Surplus power generation in Pakistan: New problems

[not_two]

A chicken and egg problem. You need surplus electricity to reliable generate more economic growth (industry in particular). Industry wont thrive if there are constant outages. First invest in energy infrastructure then in the Industry to consume to it. Look at the charts for East Asia. This planned growth cycle can continue continue upward and upward as long as both generation and loads (industry) are invested in continually.

You are right if it is a simple demand and supply equation..But here problem is irrespective of surplus supply energy cost is high due to govt agreement with companies ..With costly energy it will be difficult for local companies to compete in globalised atmosphere ..
Real question is why they are signing agreement's without proper market study ? It is like renting houses on borrowed money where no one will stay ..

 

[ziaulislam]

A chicken and egg problem. You need surplus electricity to reliable generate more economic growth (industry in particular). Industry wont thrive if there are constant outages. First invest in energy infrastructure then in the Industry to consume to it. Look at the charts for East Asia. This planned growth cycle can continue continue upward and upward as long as both generation and loads (industry) are invested in continually.

No no? Surplus power ? Where?

We dont have surplus power over grid is limited

We just have power plants and capacity payments to pay! And return that is 50% higher then india

 

[ACE OF HEARTS]

Karachi is the single biggest market in pakistan in terms of selling alternative sources of energy like generators, solar power, etc

If you connect the so called un- utilized extra / excess electricity to Karachi, then this so called SURPLUS ELECTRICITY WOULD FinisH IMMEDIATELY.

Generator sales shoot up in Karachi due to loadshedding, prolonged power cuts

Traders say people are even borrowing money to buy a unit to take care of relatives suffering from Covid-19.

www.dawn.com

How the hell is there surplus of electricity when you can't even properly supply electricity to the biggest industrial city in pakistan ?

@vi-va = Have a look at the news article above.

This OP article is more of a propaganda against CPEC to stop it's growth when there are enough opportunities to supply electricity.

Imagine REPLACING USD 1 BILLION of GENERATOR IMPORTS WITH LOCALLY PRODUCED ELECTRICITY?

Also,
Imagine, THE FUEL SAVED PETROL / DIESEL / GAS / LPG, ETC IF THESE GENERATORS ARE COMPLETELY REPLACED BY LOCALLY PRODUCED ELECTRICITY?

There NEEDS to be a card system just like in any developed country where electricity is supplied on the basis of charging cards and inserting it into your electricity meter.

Also, on a side note, K Electric should be SOLD to SHANGHAI ELECTRIC ASAP.