Pakistan, March 17 -- Pakistan's power generation fell 15% in February 2025, dropping to 6,945 gigawatt-hours (GWh) from 8,153 GWh in January. This reflects a slowdown in economic activity and a 3% decline compared to February 2024's 7,130 GWh.
For the first eight months of FY 2024-25, total generation decreased by 3% to 81,739 GWh, down from 84,426 GWh last year. Analysts link this decline to sluggish economic performance and rising energy costs, alongside an increasing shift toward solar power.
With more consumers opting for solar energy, reliance on the national grid is decreasing. In response, the government cut the buyback rate for excess solar power from Rs27 to Rs10 per unit, prompting a reassessment of solar's impact on the energy...