Pakistan’s rooftop solar capacity may exceed official estimates

Islamabad: Reports suggest that Pakistan’s electricity grid may be handling nearly double the officially recorded rooftop solar capacity. The claim references AI-based modeling results from a study titled “The Uncounted Gigawatts,” though the findings are not independently verifiable. Officials note that rooftop solar installations are expanding rapidly across residential and commercial sectors, contributing to decentralized energy generation. Experts highlight that while official figures provide a baseline, actual distributed solar capacity could be significantly higher, impacting grid planning, demand forecasting, and energy policy. Analysts urge careful monitoring and validation to ensure energy infrastructure can accommodate growing solar penetration. Can updated data improve planning for Pakistan’s renewable energy integration?