Pakistan: Why social equity matters in the solar revolution

Solar power capacity in Pakistan has grown to 50 gigawatts in recent years. But the rapid increase has exposed a dysfunctional grid system and left out lower-income communities.

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16. April 2026
Kauf von Solarpanelen in Lahore, Pakistan.
A man buys solar panels in Lahore, Pakistan, on Jan. 10, 2025. Demand has risen sharply due to power outages. (PPI via ZUMA Press Wire)

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Last updated: 16. April 2026