Distributed Solar Has Pushed Up Pakistan’s Electricity Demand By A Fifth In Two Years
The article reports that Pakistan’s adoption of distributed solar, mainly behind-the-meter rooftop and small-scale systems, has increased measured electricity demand by about 20% over two years. The growth is attributed to consumers adding solar capacity and then drawing more power from the grid as solar makes electricity more affordable or reliable for daytime loads, appliances, and commercial activity. The trend points to a shift in Pakistan’s power market, where decentralized generation is no