wind sector in pakistan

Wind energy has emerged as one of the most viable and promising alternative energy technologies in Pakistan. In particular, the Gharo–Keti Bandar Wind Corridor, extending approximately 60 km along the coastline of Sindh and over 170 km inland, is estimated to have the potential to generate up to 60,000 MW of electricity, representing a significant opportunity to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity.

To date, the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB)—previously known as the Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB)—has facilitated the integration of more than 1,800 MW of wind energy into the national grid. The first commercial wind power plant, FFC Energy Limited, achieved commercial operations at the end of 2012. This was followed by six additional wind power projects developed under the Cost-Plus tariff regime, under which power was sold at a tariff determined on the basis of project costs.
In 2013, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) introduced a Feed-in-Tariff (Upfront Tariff) regime, which was availed by eight wind power projects at the tariff rates notified by NEPRA. Subsequently, in 2015, NEPRA announced a second Feed-in-Tariff regime, under which nine additional wind power projects were developed. In 2019, NEPRA introduced a second Cost-Plus tariff regime, leading to the development of a further twelve wind power projects. As a result, a total of 36 wind power projects have been established across the country, with an aggregate installed capacity of approximately 1,842 MW.

In addition, several Letters of Intent (LOIs) have been issued to prospective wind power projects that are yet to achieve financial close, reflecting the continued interest and long-term potential of wind energy development in Pakistan.