![]() ![]() He added that the project affirmed OPIC’s strong commitment to support Pakistan’s efforts at diversifying energy sources, alongside the States’ continued efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. “The provision of clean and reliable electricity is an essential building block for any economy,” said Ambassador Olsen with regards to the project. Situated in the Ghoro-Keti Bandar wind corridor near Jhimpir, the plant will be designed to generate 133-gigawatt hours of emission-free electricity annually using 33 General Electric (GE) turbines.Ĭhief Executive Officer, Nadeem Abdullah signed on behalf of the Sapphire Wind Power Company. Agency for International Development estimates that Pakistan possesses 132,000 MW of potential installed wind capacity – virtually equal to the world’s entire installed wind capacity in 2010. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the U.S. The United States and Pakistan work closely together on projects designed to diversify Pakistan’s power generation beyond reliance on high-priced fuel, by tapping into Pakistan’s vast renewable energy potential.Īccording to a study funded by the U.S. United States Ambassador Richard Olson has agreed a ten-year loan of US$95million on behalf of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to Sapphire Wind Power Company to build a 50MW wind power plant in Sindh. ![]()
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