By Abdul Ghani

The Jhimpir-Gharo wind power evacuation project is nearing completion, with the physical progress reaching 94 per cent, according to a document available with Wealth Pakistan.

The project has a total approved cost of Rs13.406 billion and is designed to support the transmission of electricity generated from the wind energy installations.

The government has allocated Rs544.533 million for the project under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2026-27.

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved the revised project on January 6, 2020. The revised project is also supported by Germany’s state-owned investment and development bank KfW and USAID.

The estimated expenditure up to June 30, 2026 was Rs17.079 billion. For FY2026-27, the allocated amount of Rs544.533 million is reflected in both the rupee-cover and total allocation columns.

The project is important for Pakistan’s renewable energy sector, particularly in Sindh, where the Jhimpir and Gharo areas host wind power installations. Developing the necessary transmission infrastructure helps ensure that electricity generated by these projects can be evacuated into the national grid, supporting the integration of renewable energy into the country’s power supply system.

The initiative forms part of a broader portfolio of Power Division development schemes aimed at strengthening the national grid and improving the transmission of electricity from hydropower and renewable energy projects.

Credit: INP-WealthPk