An overview of implemented renewable energy policy of Pakistan

After initiation of renewable energy policy in 2006, yet, it could not be executed the green path for sustainable energy development in Pakistan. Currently, the share of non-hydro (big hydro projects) renewables is less than 4% (less than 900 MW) of total installed electricity capacity against the medium term plan of having minimum capacity of 9700 MW in 2030. With several strategies and goals established in place to support the development of renewables, however, it is not well organized and also ill-managed to find the effective renewable energy mix for the country according to targets. This study aims to analyze that whether targets of renewable energy technology (RETs) deployment will be met under the current regime. A cross-country analysis of renewable energy status reveals the workable instruments to increase the growth of RETs amongst developed and developing nations. It is clearly evident that without supplementary and policy instruments, these ambitious targets cannot be achieved. The strong political and financial commitments are necessary to accomplish the green pathway, as governments are more tilted towards thermal power generation to overcome the huge electricity demand-supply gap.