Canada to install 1000 MW solar plant in Balochistan

QUETTA: Canada will establish a solar plant having capacity of 1000 MW in Balochistan to help resolving the power shortfall issue of the province.

According to a statement issued by the provincial government here on Saturday, an agreement has been inked between the Canadian and Balochistan governments.

Under the powers obtained after passage of 18th Amendment to the Constitution, the Balochistan government directly approached the Canadian government to invest in the energy sector in the province, it said.

Chief Secretary Balochistan and Chairman Board of Investment played an important role in reaching agreement in this regard.

Under the agreement, the Canadian firm will establish solar energy power plant of 50 MW capacities in different areas of Balochistan respectively.

Pakistan's economy has been hobbled by energy shortages over the past decade, with businesses saying they deter foreign investment and hurt productivity.