Officials confirmed that the first phase will cover 60 villages in the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts, regions that have historically struggled with grid connectivity due to their remote desert terrain.
The Sindh energy department has announced a major solar microgrid initiative targeting over 200 off-grid villages across the province. Officials say the project will provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity to communities that have never had consistent access to power.
Key components of the initiative include:
Officials confirmed that the first phase will cover 60 villages in the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts, regions that have historically struggled with grid connectivity due to their remote desert terrain.
"This isn't just about electricity — it's about unlocking opportunity for communities that have been left behind for decades," said a senior official at the project's launch event.
The department also outlined the following milestones:
Environmental groups have praised the initiative for prioritizing renewable energy over diesel generators, which have historically powered many rural areas at high cost and with significant emissions.
Officials confirmed that the first phase will cover 60 villages in the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts, regions that have historically struggled with grid connectivity due to their remote desert terrain.
