Energy Crisis of Pakistan and its solution (2/2)

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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:

-         Ahmed Ahsan Khan.