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Surprise Solar Boom in #Pakistan Helps Millions, But Harms Grid
"For corn grower, Mohammad Murtaza, installing panels has enabled him to slash his power bill by switching irrigation pumps from diesel or pricey electricity from the grid. Farmers like him are the latest to join the #solar craze, following households and factories, in a country where power prices for some have tripled since 2021 as the government cut subsidies to meet IMF loan requirements."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/surprise-solar-boom-in-pakistan-helps-millions-but-harms-grid
"For corn grower, Mohammad Murtaza, installing panels has enabled him to slash his power bill by switching irrigation pumps from diesel or pricey electricity from the grid. Farmers like him are the latest to join the #solar craze, following households and factories, in a country where power prices for some have tripled since 2021 as the government cut subsidies to meet IMF loan requirements."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-22/surprise-solar-boom-in-pakistan-helps-millions-but-harms-grid