ISLAMABAD
\nAs an independent think tank, CASS organises academic events for scholars and practitioners interested in national security in its wider context. The event was attended by academics, intellectuals, and domain experts. Maheera Munir, a Research Assistant at CASS Lahore, delivered the opening address.
\nThe speaker, Dr Naveed Arshad, Director Energy Institute LUMS, highlighted that Pakistan is undergoing a silent energy disruption, which has placed Pakistan in a rare club comprising countries producing 25 per cent of their total electricity from solar sources.
\nWhile all of the countries in this club are small or rich with either the private sector or the government taking the initiative for the installation of solar farms, Pakistan\u2019s solar boom occurred downside of the meter, at the individual level.
\nDr Arshad stated that Pakistan\u2019s solar revolution is driven by multiple factors including the public\u2019s familiarity with alternate sources of electricity, flat rooftops, Pakistan\u2019s high solar irradiance, and an attractive net metering policy.
\nHe emphasised that Pakistan can achieve energy security by adopting electrification of energy; however, it requires \u201cout of the box\u201d solutions. In that regard, he underscored the need for every house to become a powerhouse with electrification of all household loads.
\nAdditionally, it is important for Pakistan to consider battery value chain, new battery chemistries, battery deployment, and explore the possibility of mobile mines. Dr Arshad expressed optimism that implemented together, these options can allow Pakistan to become a truly first electrostate of the Global South.
\nIn his concluding remarks, Air Marshal Asim Suleiman (Retd), President, CASS, Lahore, observed that solar energy is gaining traction in Pakistan due to falling costs and rising interest from households and businesses.
\nHe emphasised that solar energy\u2019s integration into the wider energy system requires investment in storage, smart grids, and forecasting tools.
\nHe further remarked that governance and financing mechanisms will be decisive in sustaining expansion.
\nToday\u2019s choices, he argued, will shape Pakistan\u2019s energy security and resilience for decades to come.The event concluded with a lively interactive session. It highlighted the energy-AI nexus, disposal of solar panels, and economics of energy. The participants appreciated CASS Lahore\u2019s initiative in hosting an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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