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The Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy Technologies (PCRET) promotes
small biogas plants in rural areas.
Many rural households use biogas plants for cooking and lighting.
Biofuels are being explored as a way to reduce dependence on imported oil
and support rural energy needs.
4. Importance of Power Sources for Development
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manufacturing.
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cold storage.
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domestic use.
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Industrial growth: continuous power essential for factories and
Agricultural productivity: supports tube wells, processing units, and
Transport: fuels needed for road, rail, and air transport.
Urban development: electricity crucial for lighting, water supply, and
Economic stability: energy shortages cause inflation, unemployment,
and reduced exports.
Social improvement: access to electricity improves education,
healthcare, and communication.
(b) Non-Renewable Power Sources
1.Coal
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Range.
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high moisture).
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Reserves and Quality:
Major deposits: Thar (Sindh), Makerwal (Punjab), Lakhra (Sindh), Salt
Pakistan has large reserves but mostly lignite coal (low calorific value,
Limited domestic use in power plants due to low quality.
Imports:
Higher-grade coal imported for steel and cement industries from South
Africa, Indonesia, and Australia.
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