Sindh province has allocated Rs3.67 billion for solar home systems in its FY2026-27 budget, targeting off-grid and on-grid installations for low-income households. The budget also funds a biomethane project in Gadap Town that could generate up to 5 megawatts from organic waste, alongside plans for green energy parks with battery storage and EV charging facilities. These investments continue despite a drop in the overall development plan from Rs1,018 billion to Rs720 billion. The budget maintains a no new schemes policy but prioritizes completion of existing green projects. Climate-tagged spending reached Rs140 billion in the previous year, and the province plans to tag development outlays going forward. The article also notes efforts to develop carbon sinks for potential credit generation, though specifics on carbon credit mechanisms are not detailed. The renewable push is balanced against continued support for Thar coal rail connectivity and coal power infrastructure.
