Abstract
This paper analyses the current status of the wind power projects in Gharo Wind Corridor
in Sindh. Recently the Government of Sindh has given lands to different investors to
establish wind farms in the area. However since 2006 when the short term renewable
energy policy was introduced only one project has been executed producing currently
6 MW of energy. The objective of this study is to find out what has been the problems
associated with the implementation of the policy to promote renewable energy in Pakistan
especially with reference to wind energy. The study has found out that the government
agencies regulating the renewable energy sector were in-experienced in dealing with
the renewable energy sector therefore they took lots of time in deciding about the
important issues like tariff rate etc. The investors left the renewable energy sector due
to slow processes on their work. However with the success of initial project and the
acquirement of substantial experience in documentation the expectations are high that
in couple of years at least 200 MW of wind energy projects would be added. The power
firms also mentioned that lack of financing options, supply crunch from wind turbine
manufacturers before financial crises of 2008 and volatile law and order situation in
Pakistan have led to the non implementation of their power projects. It is recommended
that a specialized financial institution for the promotion of renewable energy be established
in Pakistan. The government should establish model wind power project so that more
private investors are willing to take risk in the wind energy market.
Masood Ahmed, Dr. Amanat Ali Jalbani. (2011) Impediments in the Execution of Wind Power Projects: A Case Study of Gharo Wind Projects in Sindh, Journal of Independent Studies and Research-Management, Social Sciences and Economics, Volume-09, Issue-2.
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