500 MW floating solar power project to be launched on Keenjhar Lake

Pakistan’s first floating solar power project, which will produce 500 megawatts of energy, is set to be launched soon on Keenjhar Lake. The Letter of Intent has also been issued for the project. “Work on the feasibility report of the project is in full swing and it is hoped that the project will start generating electricity in two years time after going through the approval stages,” said Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh, adding that Go Company, which was working on the project, was expected to invest US$400 million in the project. The energy minister’s statement came during his talk with officials from power companies. He said that this was a unique floating solar power plant project for Pakistan which would not only provide 500 MW of environmentally friendly electricity but would also create employment opportunities in the province. “Keenjhar Lake will promote tourism and help in controlling load shedding,” he added. Imtiaz Shaikh said that the 500 MW eco-friendly power project was another milestone of the achievements of the Sindh government.