IRENA to support Pak renewable energy projects
By Technology Times at May 15, 2012 | 3:59 pm | PrintA- Reset A+
STAFF REPORT IBD: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA-UNO) will include Pakistan in its next year’s Annual Work Plan, bringing benefits to Pakistan in terms of training and capacity building of its renewable energy departments, which will also attract foreign investment in the country’s renewable energy projects.
This was disclosed at a meeting between Pakistan’s Ambassador to UAE Jamil Ahmed Khan and IRENA officials held in Abu Dhabi last week to discuss IRENA assistance to Pakistan, says a press release received here.
The IRENA-UNO delegation briefed the ambassador about the IRENA’s Asia & Pacific plan in terms of finding out an effective mechanism to collaborate with the regional countries in carrying out the need assessment and provide them with necessary policy advice & technological assistance.
The Ambassador apprised the delegation about the vast renewable energy potential of Pakistan and expressed desire of the government of Pakistan to enhance adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy including solar and wind energy.
He sought IRENA’s assistance in linking up the world business community and the donors with renewable energy projects of Pakistan. He also invited IRENA to visit Pakistan and carry out Renewable Readiness Assessment (RRA) of the country.
