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Today, we'll take you to Pakistan, where the future looks brighter with the potential of solar energy. A recent study suggests that solar power could become the dominant electricity source, combating the nation's energy challenges and mitigating climate change. However, to ensure optimal energy output and extend the lifespan of solar installations, regular maintenance and cleaning are crucial. Solar Drone's advanced cleaning solutions can help Pakistan maximize the benefits of solar power, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Learn more about what impact solar power is having on Pakistan, here: https://lnkd.in/d2RCKk4k #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenTech #Innovation #SolarPanelCleaning #EnergyEfficiency #Pakistan #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition

The rapid growth of solar energy usage, particularly in countries like Pakistan, is revealing significant flaws in how global energy demand is projected and understood. Pakistan, traditionally a minor player in the solar market, has unexpectedly become the sixth-largest global market due to a massive surge in solar panel installations from China. This growth has been fueled by high local electricity costs and an unreliable grid, prompting businesses and wealthier individuals to switch to solar, which offers a quicker return on investment. This phenomenon highlights a broader issue: energy models often fail to accurately predict the scale and speed of renewable energy adoption, especially in developing countries. These models typically underestimate the demand for clean energy as countries develop and their citizens aspire to higher standards of living, similar to those in more affluent nations. For instance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has consistently underestimated solar growth since 2006. Moreover, these modeling shortcomings suggest a "status quo bias" where assumptions based on current consumption patterns in developed countries fail to account for rapid changes in developing regions. These biases can lead to inadequate planning and investment in clean energy infrastructure, necessary to meet future demands. The case of Pakistan illustrates the urgent need to rethink energy demand projections to better align with the realities of global economic development and the escalating adoption of renewable energy sources. This shift is crucial not only for meeting energy needs but also for ensuring that climate change mitigation strategies are effective and equitable across the globe.

🇵🇰 "A solar surge has reached new heights in Pakistan, sparking what some experts are calling one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world." ✉️ Subscribe to the Constructive newsletter: https://constructive.news

From small villages to bustling cities, Pakistan’s embrace of solar power shows how grassroots efforts can reshape energy futures. With over 25 GW of solar panels imported in recent years, the country is lighting up and cutting emissions—proof that big change starts from the ground up. #SolarEnergy #Pakistan #RenewableFuture #ClimateAction   https://lnkd.in/d2RCKk4k

🌞 A Solar Boom That Could Reshape Our Future 🌞 The global solar energy market is growing at a pace that even experts didn’t anticipate, revealing both incredible potential and critical challenges in the fight against climate change. This insightful article from Vox explores how the solar boom is outpacing climate projections, highlighting the need for more comprehensive planning to integrate renewables into our energy systems. 🌍 At Sonic Energy, we’re inspired by the rapid advancements in solar technology and the opportunities it creates to deliver sustainable, affordable energy solutions. But this growth also reminds us of our responsibility to plan for a resilient energy future. 💡 What’s your take on this solar boom? How can we ensure that it leads to a lasting impact? Share your thoughts below! #RenewableEnergy #SolarBoom #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation #SonicEnergy #CommunitySolar 📖 Check out the full article here:

"History has shown that cheap energy creates its own demand. When steam engines got more efficient in 19th century Britain, coal consumption grew. When oil got cheap and plentiful after World War II, humans didn’t enjoy the savings. They built more cars. More recently, in 2000, when estimating an industrializing China’s electricity demand for 2005, the Energy Information Administration’s projections were off by 25 percent. Modelers try to project how much energy will be demanded years into the future. But those projects often fail to distinguish between how much energy is needed and how much is wanted. In part, this is about the particular outperformance of solar, whose growth the International Energy Agency (IEA), an intergovernmental organization that oversees the global energy sector, has drastically underestimated every year since 2006 — as have countries’ own renewable energy targets."

"In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Mamphweli said load shedding would rear its ugly head this winter as the demand for electricity increases." #solar #solarpv #solarsolutions #solarsolution #solarhybrid #solargridtied #batterybackup #greenenergy #cleanenergy #sustainability #green #sustainable #solarpanels #solarinverters #solarbatteries #loadshedding #poweroutages #electricitycosts

"The untapped potential of the sun is well known – all the energy humanity uses in a year is equal to the energy that reaches the earth from the sun in a single hour. The sun never sets – every hour, half the planet is bathed in sunshine. By trading energy from sun, wind and water across borders, we can deliver more than enough clean energy to meet the needs of everyone on earth. This trading is already beginning to happen through discrete bilateral and regional arrangements. But to meet the sheer scale of the challenge, these efforts need to be brought together and supplemented to create a more inter-connected global grid. Organizers and supporters call this vision: One Sun One World One Grid. New transmission lines are needed crossing frontiers and connecting different time zones, creating a global ecosystem of interconnected renewables that are shared for mutual benefit and global sustainability. This must be combined with expanded and modernized national and regional grids and complemented with the rapid scale-up of mini-grids and off-grid solar solutions." https://lnkd.in/dug73pqG #osowog #greengridsinitiative #onesunoneworldonegrid #india #asia #gulfnations #globalcooperation #worldgrid #worldgridproject

The bad news: The summer in the northern hemisphere was the hottest since records began, breaking global heat records for the second year in a row and "putting 2024 firmly on track to be the hottest year in recorded history". The good news: We know the reasons, we know the solutions, and each day, more people are joining mission zero-emission and operation restoration. At EKOenergy, we are proud of making a small but meaningful contribution in many ways. Here is some news from the last week. - Once again, we contacted energy sellers and energy consumers in many countries, encouraging them to join us in our efforts to speed up the energy transition. - We received news from a river restoration project we funded in northern Sweden. - We welcomed a new consumer in Ecuador and we audited EKOenergy-labelled volumes for several long-term EKOenergy users in Europe - We published three new Climate Stories leaflets, summarising some of the results of previously funded solar projects in Liberia, Syria, and India. - We interviewed the winners of this year's EKOenergy awards. The announcements will follow in the coming weeks. - We received news from an ongoing solar project in Malawi. Earlier this year, we granted €57,884 to the NGO Renew'N'Able Malawi to install solar-powered water pumping and a water distribution system in Bvumbwe. - We began the preparation of our next renewable energy campaign. - We welcomed a representative from the NGO RepowerUkraine to our office. He told us more about their work and gave us an update about a solar installation they are building in Kharkiv with EKOenergy's financial support. - We sent comments to SBTi, regarding their discussion text on Scope 3 emissions. - We checked more wind and solar installations for our EKOenergy-authorised sellers. - Some of us were at the weekly Fridays For Future protest again. It was a busy day at the parliament, and several members of the parliament dropped by for a short conversation. - We are recruiting a new colleague to help us maintain good contacts with our network of authorised sellers. - And more! Thanks a lot to all those who contributed in one way or another.

Not a great picture - “out of 23 countries analysed, 19 underestimated the deployment of solar by 205GW by 2030”. Too much solar is already producing multiple issues such as congestion, curtailment, pressure on summer peaks. There is too much talk about the success of the #energytransition but the gaping holes in its implementation are not getting addressed fast enough.