Minister tells FPCCI body: KE receiving low-cost power from Sindh's hybrid, solar parks
Speaking at a special session of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Energy, Shah emphasized that the Sindh government opposed the imposition of taxes on solar energy, calling it a clean, affordable, and sustainable source that should be widely promoted.
He revealed that a mechanism is being developed to address consumer grievances over K-Electric's overbilling.
KE fighting a 'power' struggle, one phase at a time
'The company is receiving cheaper power and can no longer deny it,' he added.
Highlighting development efforts, Shah stated that Rs 5 billion have been allocated for infrastructure upgrades in industrial zones, and work is underway at a fast pace.
The minister urged the federal government to ensure full representation of Sindh in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
'We demand three representatives from Sindh — one each from the provincial government, the business community, and consumer rights groups,' he said.
Shah reiterated Sindh's commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency through its natural resources, including wind, solar, and Thar coal. 'With serious cooperation from the federal government, Sindh has the potential to power the entire country,' he said. He invited investors to participate in renewable energy projects, announcing that a one-window operation would soon be launched to facilitate them.
The event was attended by energy experts, FPCCI officials, industrialists, and investors. Participants called for immediate reforms in net metering, tariff structures, and grid accessibility.
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