Pakistan’s Electricity Installed Capacity Up in 2024-25
Staff Report
Islamabad: Pakistan has registered an increase in electricity installed capacity during the ongoing financial year 2024-25.
According to Economic Survey 2024-25 released here on Monday, as of July–March FY2025, total electricity generation installed capacity went up 46,605 MW, witnessing a hike of 1.6 percent compared to 45,888 MW during the same corresponding period FY2024.
The government has attributed it to the addition of 2,813 MW through net metering.Gas Sector Overview 2024-25
The government terminated contracts with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) which included HUB Power, Lalpir Power, Pakgen Power, Rousch Power, Saba Power, and Atlas Power. These contracts were effective October 1, 2024.
The share of generation capacity from different resources stood at hydel (24.4%), nuclear (7.8%), renewable (12.2%), and thermal (55.7%).
Out of the total electricity generation of 90,145 GWh, the combined share of hydel, nuclear, and renewable sources accounted for 53.7 percent. This highlighted a significant shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.
Electricity Consumption
During July-March FY 2025, Pakistan’s total electricity consumption recorded at 80,111 GWh, which was down against 83,109 GWh in the corresponding period of FY 2024. This showed a 3.6 percent decline in electricity usage.
The decline in consumption was mainly due to higher electricity rates, off-grid solar solutions, and subdued industrial activity.
The household sector consumption rose to 49.6 percent (39,728 GWh) during July-March FY 2025, which was up from 47.3 percent (39,286 GWh) during the corresponding period of FY 2024. This was due to increase in residential demand.
The industrial consumption slightly dipped both in absolute terms and share.
The sector consumption stood at 21,082 GWh, which was down from 22,031 GWh. Its share reduced from 26.5 percent to 26.3 percent.
Electricity usage in the agriculture sector also faced a decline by 34.3 percent, down from 6,951 GWh to 4,566 GWh.
Its share reduced from 8.4 percent to 5.7 percent, mainly due to changes in irrigation practices and rainfall patterns. Other factor was a possibe switch to diesel-powered or solar alternatives in response to rising electricity costs.
The commercial sector also witnessed a modest increase in consumption. It increased from 6,776 GWh to 6,898 GWh, slightly raising its share to 8.6 percent.
