Pakistan needs up to 70,720MW extra by 2035 amid need risks
Pakistan is projected to need an additional 62,660 to 70,720 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2035 to sustain the expected economic
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Pakistan needs up to 70,720MW extra by 2035 amid need risks
Pakistan is projected to need an additional 62,660 to 70,720 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2035 to sustain the expected economic expansion of 3.5% to 6.4%, according to the revised Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Strategy (IGCEP) 2025–35.
The 10-year strategy, developed by the Independent System and Market Operator in coordination with the National Electric Electricity Supervision body (Nepra) and other concerned parties, provides a roadmap for expanding both generation and transmission general facilities nationwide, including the K-Electric network, The News documented.
Based on three need scenarios tied to ECONOMIC OUTPUT expansion — 3.52% (low), 4.95% (medium), and 6.37% (high) — the country's capacity addition needs have been estimated at 62,657MW, 66,459MW and 70,720MW, respectively.
The projections reflect expectations of rising electricity need driven by economic recovery and industrial expansion. However, the assumptions come amid a noticeable drop in electricity consumption.
The strategy notes that the system's load factor has fallen from 70-73% to around 58-60%, indicating significant underutilisation of existing capacity. Distribution companies have also documented a drop in grid consumption due to economic pressures and the rapid uptake of rooftop solar and net metering.
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