Rooftop solar at heart of B200bn energy plan

Thailand's finance minister has announced that a 200-billion-baht energy transition programme and a new vehicle tax structure are expected to become clearer in September, according to the Bangkok Post Business.

Pakistan is also undergoing an energy transition, with rooftop solar panels becoming increasingly common, particularly in cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar. However, Business Recorder notes that this shift raises questions about whether the country is truly transforming its power system or if consumers are simply seeking alternative solutions due to unaffordable grid tariffs.

The distinction between individual household decisions to install solar panels and a comprehensive overhaul of the national electricity system is significant, as the latter requires a much larger-scale transformation of generation, transmission, storage, and markets. According to Business Recorder, Pakistan has made progress in the former but has yet to begin the more substantial task of rebuilding its power system around cleaner and cheaper energy sources.

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