How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

2026-03-17 - 13:09

Falling costs and government incentives made solar an attractive option for many, which has reduced need for gas After prices of liquefied natural gas surged to record highs following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of people in Pakistan were repeatedly left without electricity. An intense heatwave and gas shortages amid record-breaking prices resulted in power cuts across the country. But people soon started to realise there was an alternative. The falling costs of solar panels and generous government incentives to feed excess power back to the grid made rooftop solar an attractive option. Continue reading...