Muzaffargarh solar power project

The Muzaffargarh Solar Power Project is a proposed 600 MW solar power plant to be installed in Muzaffargarh, Pakistan. The project is part of the government's initiative to generate low-cost and environment-friendly electricity.

Muzaffargarh Solar Power Project
CountryPakistan
LocationMuzaffargarh
StatusProposed
Solar farm
TypeFlat-panel PV
Total collector area2,400 acres
Power generation
Units planned1
Nameplate capacity600MW

The project was launched as a component of the government's strategy to generate 10,000 MW of solar power nationwide. The primary objective was to lower electricity costs by phasing out load-based power plants that operate on imported fuel during daylight hours. The initial pilot project of 600 MW was set in motion in Muzaffargarh.[1]

Land acquisition

2400 acres of land was to be acquired for the Muzaffargarh project at an estimated cost of Rs 2000 crore. 1.4 billion.[2][3] However, due to financial constraints, the Planning Commission refused to fund the land acquisition.[4][5]

Bidding

The project's bidding process faced a poor response from potential investors.[6] Despite offering an appealing power tariff of 3.4 cents per unit, no bids were submitted for the project. This presented a setback, as the government did not receive any bids for the initial pilot project.[1] Due to the poor response in the bidding process, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) intended to review the approved tariff for the project.[7]

References
  1. "Setback as no bids received for 600MW solar power project". www.thenews.com.pk.
  2. "NTDC to install 2,400MW solar power plants in Punjab". The Nation. November 7, 2022.
  3. "Govt to Purchase Land to Install 2,400MW Solar Energy Project in Punjab".
  4. "Muzaffargarh solar plant land: Power Div asked to raise Rs930m from its own unutilised funds". Brecorder. April 13, 2023.
  5. Ghumman, Mushtaq (April 30, 2023). "Muzaffargarh power plant: President approves Rs930m CDL". Brecorder.
  6. "Jun 19, 2023 | 13 energy projects cleared amid poor bidding response". Dawn Epaper. June 19, 2023.
  7. "NEPRA to Reassess Tariff for 600 MW Muzaffargarh Solar Power Plant".

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