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Solar Surge Delays 1,832 MW of Hydropower Projects in Pakistan

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

Pakistan is delaying three hydropower projects totaling 1,832 MW due to a rapid increase in solar energy adoption. The shift reflects changing energy dynamics as solar becomes more cost-effective and faster to deploy. This marks a significant pivot in the country's energy infrastructure planning.

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The story highlights how distributed solar is disrupting traditional large-scale energy projects, but the delay may also signal grid integration challenges.
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