Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: Pakistan’s electricity consumption has surged past 21,000 megawatts (MW), according to the Power Division.
Currently, the nation’s power production stands at about 18,000 MW from traditional sources, creating a deficit of over 3,000 MW.
A detailed breakdown of the energy production shows that 3,000 MW is supplied by nuclear plants, with an additional 3,000 MW generated using Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG).
Domestic gas adds 1,500 MW, while imported coal contributes 1,800 MW. Furthermore, local coal generates an extra 2,400 MW.
Renewable energy also plays a crucial role in the country’s energy mix.
Hydropower contributes 3,900 MW, wind energy provides 1,200 MW, and bagasse from sugarcane adds 79 MW to the grid.
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Additionally, electricity produced via net metering, mainly from solar panels installed by consumers, has exceeded 5,000 MW, reflecting rapid growth.
Taking into account net metering, Pakistan’s total power generation exceeds 23,000 MW, effectively reducing the gap between supply and demand during this season.
This increase in renewable energy capacity and net metering has significantly supported the power sector.
