..... Continued from here
There are
many ways by which we can resolve this problem of energy shortage. We need to explore
more energy resources like wind, solar, biofuel, tidal, wave and geo thermal
energy in Pakistan. Last year the students of SCME, NUST produced a biodiesel
which costs only Rs.25 per liter which is roughly Rs.70 to Rs.80 cheaper than
the original prize of diesel. It gives the same quality of performance as
compared to normal diesel. According to the institute, all their motor vehicles
and generators are being run by this biodiesel. The main advantage of this fuel
is that it is a green fuel. The fast track process is used to produce this
diesel in 5 minutes. The biodiesel is made from the oil of the seeds of
Jatropha plant which is processed in order to produce the fuel. 1 hector of
plant can produce 2000 liters of fuel. The plant is harvested twice a year
therefore we can produce 4000 liters per year of biofuel from 1 hector of
Jatropha plantation. If the government takes measurements to help these
researchers then they can produce this diesel on a large scale to help overcome
the energy crisis.
Other method
include continuously updating the equipment i.e. dams and power generators, and
developing new power generators. We are a confused nation. In one year, we have
drought and after a month or so, when it rains, all the low-lying area starts
to get flooded in big cities like Lahore and Karachi. We can use this flood-water
to produce short term power supply and distribute to the surrounding houses for
domestic usage. Not only this, we can store this water to make it of use in
other sectors.
To conclude,
I must say that we as an individual should stand up and take some
responsibilities ourselves. We are to this country as a cell is to human being.
We should make sure that we don’t waste water and electricity. We must run our
ACs on 26 degree centigrade, for example. The completion of Thar coal power
plant will bring a new revolution in the country. This would help us in the
struggle to overcome the energy crisis. Pakistan has great potential and if
exploited properly we can achieve any big target in front of us. I hope and
pray to Allah that he help us bring prosperity and success in the country in
years that follow. Ameen.
Written by:
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Ahmed
Ahsan Khan.
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