A Solar Developer’s Guide to Pakistan

Abstract

This document is intended as a guide for international developers and solar investors who are considering investing in Pakistan. The document is laid out as follows: Sections 1 to 3 give an overview of Pakistan and its electricity market, the solar potential and progress in the solar market to date. Sections 4 to 7 set out the process for developing a solar project in Pakistan and the main institutions both provincial and federal that will be involved in the process. Section 8 sets out some key tax considerations for developers. Section 9 concludes with some of the remaining challenges in the solar market in Pakistan currently and some recommendations for developers.