Net Metering Shake-Up: Solar Tariff May Drop to Rs7.5-11 Per Unit

Net Metering Shake-Up: Solar Tariff May Drop to Rs7.5-11 Per Unit

ISLAMABAD: The government is considering a significant reduction in the tariff for electricity generated by rooftop solar panels through the net metering system. Under the proposed plan, the tariff could drop to Rs7.5-11 per unit from the current rate of over Rs21 per unit. This move comes amidst declining global solar panel prices and pressure…

CII Chairman Clarifies VPN Remarks, Dismisses Controversy as Typographical Error

CII Chairman Clarifies VPN Remarks, Dismisses Controversy as Typographical Error

LAHORE: In a bid to clear the air surrounding recent controversies, the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Raghib Naeemi, has addressed misconceptions regarding Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he clarified that VPNs have not been declared un-Islamic or ‘haram,’ attributing the misunderstanding to a typographical…

Expanding Renewable Energy: Kohat Cement Installs 5.34 MW Solar Power Plant

Expanding Renewable Energy: Kohat Cement Installs 5.34 MW Solar Power Plant

Kohat Cement Company Limited (KOHC) has taken a significant step toward sustainability by installing and commissioning a 5.34 MW on-grid solar power plant at its facility in Kohat. The company announced this development through a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. “We are pleased to announce that the company has successfully installed…

America's Solar Revolution: 52 Billion Panels to Power a Green Future

America’s Solar Revolution: 52 Billion Panels to Power a Green Future

In a historic push towards renewable energy, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Chinese Academy of Geosciences, and Columbia University have proposed an unprecedented initiative: roofing the global highway network with solar panels. If realized, this groundbreaking project could see over 52 billion solar panels covering highways across America and beyond, marking…

Solar Geysers Latest Rates in Pakistan Ahead of Winters 2024

Solar Geysers Latest Rates in Pakistan Ahead of Winters 2024

As the chilly winds of winter arrive in mid-November, staying warm while managing energy costs becomes a priority for many households in Pakistan. Solar geysers, an eco-friendly and cost-effective water heating solution, are gaining popularity as electricity prices continue to rise. These geysers utilize solar energy to heat water through a combination of solar collectors…

Tech and Retail Giants Lead Record-Breaking Solar and Energy Storage Investments

Tech and Retail Giants Lead Record-Breaking Solar and Energy Storage Investments

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a groundbreaking shift toward clean energy, major players in the tech, retail, and manufacturing industries are driving record-level investments in solar and energy storage systems. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Solar Means Business report, companies have installed nearly 40 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity through Q1 2024, with…

Interior Ministry Plans Strict Actions Ahead of PTI’s November 24 Protest

Interior Ministry Plans Strict Actions Ahead of PTI’s November 24 Protest

ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for its “do-or-die” protest on November 24, the Interior Ministry is ramping up security and considering stern measures to curb potential unrest. Sources revealed on Tuesday that the ministry is evaluating the cancellation of passports and identity cards of individuals involved in violent demonstrations, along with blocking their…

Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Highly Anticipated Mate 70 Smartphone

Huawei Opens Pre-Orders for Highly Anticipated Mate 70 Smartphone

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies has officially begun taking pre-orders for its latest smartphone, the Mate 70, as announced on its official WeChat account on Monday. In a separate statement, Huawei revealed plans to host a Mate brand event on November 26, where the company is expected to showcase its latest smartphone…

Lahore Ranked Second, Karachi Fourth Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Lahore Ranked Second, Karachi Fourth Among World’s Most Polluted Cities

Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan’s air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, with Lahore ranked as the second most polluted city and Karachi securing the fourth spot in global air quality rankings. According to a Swiss air quality monitoring group, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hit an alarming 404 on Tuesday, while Karachi recorded an AQI…

TSMC's Trillion-Transistor Chips by 2030

TSMC’s Visionary Leap: Trillion-Transistor Chips Unveiled by 2030

In a dazzling display of innovation, TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), the leading force in chip foundries, has unveiled an audacious roadmap to engineer computer chips housing over a trillion transistors by the year 2030. This monumental announcement, revealed at the International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) conference in San Francisco, signifies a groundbreaking leap forward in chip technology complexity.

Harvesting Space: Quest for Limitless Solar Energy

Harvesting Space: The Quest for Limitless Solar Energy Beamed to Earth

For years, Earth has relied on solar panels rooted in its soil, but Professor Ali Hajimiri is aiming higher – literally. A decade-long endeavor led him to investigate a daring, almost sci-fi-like idea: harvesting solar power in space and beaming it down to our planet. However, as this innovative concept progresses, it faces a barrage of questions, misconceptions, and hurdles, laying the groundwork for a new frontier in renewable energy.

Xiaomi's First Electric Car Unveiling on December 28

Xiaomi Set to Electrify the Roads: Unveiling First Electric Car on December 28

Xiaomi, the innovative technology powerhouse, is poised to revolutionize the automotive industry with the imminent unveiling of its inaugural electric car platform on December 28, 2023. Founder Lei Jun teased the revelation via a tweet, igniting fervent anticipation among tech enthusiasts and automotive aficionados alike.