3. Energy play an important role in the economic
development of a country.
In Pakistan supply of energy is 46.8 million tons &
per capita availability is 0.28 million tons per year
while consumption per year is 48.3 million tons.
The major types of energy are
1-Heat energy
2-Solar energy
3-Chemical energy
4-Electrical energy
5. 1.WAPDA:
It generates 11399 MW energy, in
which 57% is hydel & 43% of thermal
energy includes.
2.IPP:
It only generates 6374 MW energy.
3.Nuclear Power Plants:
There are two nuclear power
plants in Pakistan which generate 462 MW
energy.
9. 1.The demand for power is rising due to fast
growth of large & small scale Industries and
increased supply of electricity in villages.
2.At present the power demand in Pakistan is
growing at about 8.7% a year.
3.22600 MW electricity is required while available
capacity is 20190 MW.
4.Increase in oil prices also create shortage.