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Pakistan Mandates Battery Storage for New Solar, Wind Projects

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Pakistan's government will require Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for all participants in its upcoming 800 MW renewable energy projects. The policy aims to stabilize the grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Developers must integrate storage to ensure consistent power supply from intermittent sources.

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The mandate could accelerate Pakistan's renewable adoption but may raise project costs, potentially deterring smaller developers.
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