Do you know Pakistan loses about 20% of #electricity during its transmission and distribution? This #cost the country Rs250bn in FY 2021-2022. These losses directly reflect in our #ElectricityBills. Learn all about it from PRIED’s energy expert Shaheera Tahir in this video:

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 1: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 ⚡☀️ When grid electricity remains unavailable for days, what does community resilience look like? In Chaman, residents like 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐚𝐳 have turned to solar power to secure basic needs like water and running household appliances. However, a major paradox remains: even after investing in solar systems, households are still hit with fixed grid charges and inflated bills. Watch how local energy realities are unfolding on the ground. 🎥 #BijliKaHaq #EnergyJustice #SolarPower #Balochistan #PRIED

Highlights from PRIED’s Karachi event, where Times of Karachi covered our study launch, “Harnessing Pakistan’s Solar Revolution: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Swarm Electrification.” Discussions with stakeholders highlighted how solarization needs and opportunities vary across Pakistan. While individual rooftop solar systems may be feasible for many households in northern and central regions, Karachi’s high-density urban landscape presents different challenges, including limited rooftop access for apartment residents. These regional differences shape energy access, affordability, and public priorities, underscoring the need for regionally informed energy policies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding local realities is essential to exploring solutions such as swarm electrification and peer-to-peer electricity sharing. 🎥 Watch the video for perspectives shared at our Karachi event. #Pakistan #SolarEnergy #SwarmElectrification #EnergyTransition #Bijlikahaq

How can swarm grids contribute to Pakistan’s evolving energy landscape? In her article, “A Case for Swarm Grids,” published in The News International, PRIED researcher Amina Shahab explores the potential of swarm grids and peer-to-peer electricity sharing in shaping a more decentralised and efficient energy system. Read the full article: thenews.pk/magazine/money-ma… #PRIED #EnergyTransition #SwarmGrids #RenewableEnergy #Bijlikahaq #Solar

PRIED researcher Manzoor Ahmed participated in the discussion titled “Powering Up More Solar Homes Across Southeast Asia” during Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026. The discussion brought together regional stakeholders to explore opportunities to expand rooftop solar and accelerate the just energy transition across Southeast Asia. ☀️🌱 #PRIED #SolarFOrAll #Bijlikahaq #RooftopSolar #BangkokClimateActionWeek

🌍 PRIED co-organised an event titled “FROM THE GROUND UP: Building Renewables for People and Planet” at Bangkok Climate Action Week, alongside Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future, Asian Peoples’ Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ), and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). The event highlighted the role of local governments, provincial leaders, and community advocates in driving a rapid, equitable, and just transition to renewable energy. It also provided a platform to showcase local renewable energy initiatives, exchange lessons, and strengthen collaboration among governments, civil society, communities, and local businesses. The panel featured: * Ian Rivera — Philippines * Gov. Noel Rosal — Albay Province, Philippines * Shezra Mansab Ali Khan Kharal — Minister of State for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination and Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan * Manzoor Ahmed — Researcher, PRIED, Pakistan PRIED extends its sincere thanks to all the panellists, co-organisers, and participants for their valuable contributions to advancing a people-centred and equitable renewable energy transition. #PRIED #BangkokClimateActionWeek #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #ClimateJustice

📸 Highlights from the study launch workshop in Karachi! On 30 September 2026, PRIED convened a workshop to launch its study, “Harnessing Pakistan’s Solar Revolution: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Swarm Electrification.” The workshop brought together policymakers, energy sector experts, regulators, and community representatives to discuss the potential of swarm electrification in harnessing Pakistan’s growing solar energy capacity. Discussions explored the techno-economic feasibility of swarm grids, opportunities to coordinate existing energy assets, regulatory challenges, and pathways towards a more inclusive, efficient, and people-led energy transition. The event provided a valuable platform for dialogue and collaboration on translating Pakistan’s solar revolution into a more sustainable and equitable energy future. #PRIED #SwarmElectrification #SolarForAll #Bijlikahaq #RenewableEnergy

🌍✨ From the Ground Up: Building Renewables for People and Planet Excited to see PRIED, APMDD, PMCJ, and IESR come together at Bangkok Climate Week for an inspiring forum on accelerating the renewable energy transition. Bringing together civil society and local leaders from Albay, Sindh, and Bali, this collaboration is a powerful opportunity to share local solutions, visions, and stories for a just, people-centered renewable energy future. 💚⚡ 📅 October 11, 2026 🕔 5:00–7:30 PM 📍 Ambassador Hotel, Bangkok Three iconic zones. Shared visions. One collective movement for a fossil-free future. 🌱🌏 🔗 More info & registration: bangkokclimateactionweek.org… #BangkokClimateWeek #RenewableEnergy #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #FossilFreeFuture #Albay #Sindh #Bali #APMDD #PMCJ #IESR #PRIED

Pakistan’s shift towards solar is already well underway — but how can households make the transition, and what does it mean for the country’s energy future? In her latest piece for Dawn, Zil E Huma explores the growing move towards solar, the choices involved, and what the transition could mean for Pakistan’s energy system. The article draws on insights from Usama Usman of PRIED, who highlights the importance of looking at peak electricity demand when sizing a solar system, rather than relying only on monthly averages. He also shares insights on system choices, net billing and the process of connecting solar to the grid. Read the full article in Dawn: dawn.com/news/2033969/lets-g… #PRIED #SolarEnergy #Solarisation #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Pakistan #SolarForAll #BijliKaHaq #EnergyPolicy

🎙️ Listen to Amina Shahab, Researcher at PRIED, and Usama Usman, Researcher at PRIED, speaking to Urdu News about Pakistan’s rapidly evolving solar energy landscape. Pakistan is witnessing a massive rooftop solar PV revolution, driven by the high cost and unreliability of grid electricity. With cumulative solar panel imports crossing 50 GW, the country is rapidly moving toward a more decentralised energy system. But the solar transition raises an important question: How can millions of individual solar systems be interconnected, coordinated, and integrated into a network that was never designed for consumers who also produce electricity? The discussion explores swarm electrification—a decentralised model that connects household solar panels and batteries into local energy-sharing networks. Such systems could allow households with surplus solar power to share electricity with neighbours who cannot afford their own systems, potentially addressing both energy access and equity. PRIED’s research examines the feasibility of this approach in rural Tharparkar, Sindh, and urban Islamabad, assessing its technical, economic, and institutional potential. The findings point toward the need for new frameworks for peer-to-peer electricity trading, stronger prosumer participation, demand-side management, and more inclusive solar policies—while recognising that rural deployment may require targeted transitional support. ▶️ Watch Amina Shahab and Usama Usman discuss what Pakistan’s solar revolution could mean for the future of its electricity system. #solarrevolution #electricity #solarforall #bijlikahaq #energytransition #swarmgrid #Pakistan #pried

Is swarm electrification the key to unlocking Pakistan’s energy future? Join PRIED as we launch our latest techno-economic study comparing Urban Islamabad and Rural Tharparkar. ​Come shape the future of community solar power with us! ​🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 01:00 PM ​#SolarRevolution #SwarmElectrification #PRIED #KarachiWorkshop #SolarForAll #Bijlikahaq

As solar transforms Pakistan’s electricity landscape, the country’s energy crisis calls for new solutions. PRIED lead researchers Muqaddas Ashiq and Amina Shahab explore how swarm electrification could turn surplus rooftop solar into a locally shared resource—enabling consumers to buy and sell electricity within their communities. Mainstream media is helping take this conversation beyond the crisis and towards solutions. Muhammad Faizan of NEO News reported on PRIED’s work and brought the conversation on swarm electrification to a wider audience. As solar adoption continues to grow, swarm grids offer a new way to think about how surplus electricity can be shared, connected, and used locally. #SolarEnergy #SwarmElectrification #EnergyTransition #EnergyJustice #Pakistan #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Electricity

Tharparkar is at a crossroads. As changing weather patterns and lightning risks threaten lives, livestock and livelihoods, protecting vulnerable communities requires practical, science-based solutions. Read “Tharparkar at the Crossroads” in The News International ⬇ thenews.pk/print/1436314-tha… #Tharparkar #ClimateResilience #LightningSafety #Climatechnage #ClimateAdaptation #Pakistan #PRIED