NEPRA and GIZ Sign MoU for Strengthening Pakistan’s Power Sector

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Pakistan’s energy sector through regulatory improvements and the integration of renewable energy. The MoU was signed by Mr. Waseem Anwar Bhinder, Registrar NEPRA and Mr. Wolfgang Hesse, Cluster Coordinator, Energy & Climate, GIZ, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations.

The MoU focuses on key areas, including the development of a regulatory framework for battery energy storage systems, improving the Distribution Code to facilitate the integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart technologies, and revising Net Metering Regulations to align with market dynamics. It also includes the review of Transmission and Distribution Investment Plans to enhance grid resilience and support for DISCOs through medium-term demand forecasting tools and capacity-building initiatives.Power Tariff Reduction approved in Electricity Bills January 2025

This collaboration represents a significant step towards achieving Pakistan’s energy transition objectives, supporting the development of a sustainable, efficient, and resilient power sector.