How Pakistan’s solar boom is shielding it from worst of Iran war crisis
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
Pakistan's rapid adoption of solar energy is reducing dependence on oil imports through the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. Since 2018, rooftop solar installations have saved over $12 billion in fuel costs. Solar's share in Pakistan's energy mix grew from 2.9% in 2020 to 32.3% in 2025. Millions of farmers and households independently installed panels, creating a grassroots energy transition that insulates the country from global supply disruptions and regional conflicts.
Key Entities
PakistanStrait of Hormuzsolar energyKarim BakshIran warRenewables FirstEMBER think tankBalochistan