Pakistan targets 60% renewable energy share by 2030

ABU DHABI: Pakistan has set an ambitious target of achieving 60 percent renewable energy in its overall power mix by 2030 as it accelerates its transition towards clean and sustainable energy sources.

The goal was outlined by Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam while addressing the 16th International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly in Abu Dhabi.

She said Pakistan has emerged as one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the world, with expectations of reaching 12 gigawatts of off-grid solar capacity and more than 6GW of net-metered solar by the end of 2026.

Alam noted that renewable energy accounted for a record 53 percent of Pakistan’s total electricity generation during the last fiscal year, reflecting significant progress in the energy transition.

Highlighting Pakistan’s response to climate challenges, she said distributed solar kits have played a crucial role in restoring electricity and livelihoods in flood-affected areas, presenting a climate-resilient recovery model that could be replicated elsewhere.

She stressed that Pakistan is committed not only to reducing its carbon footprint but also to developing practical solutions for climate adaptation.

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The IRENA Assembly, attended by over 1,500 delegates from 139 countries, also recognised Pakistan’s progress in renewable energy and energy transition.

In her concluding remarks, Alam called on IRENA and international partners to expand concessional financing for developing countries, particularly to support access to green technologies essential for meeting global climate targets.