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Distributed Solar Has Pushed Up Pakistan's Electricity Demand By A Fifth In Two Years

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Pakistan's rapid solarization has raised its electrification rate to match the global average within two years, with distributed solar now powering a measurable surge in electricity access across the country.

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Increased electricity demand reflects access gains; grid infrastructure capacity to meet this demand sustainably will determine long-term impact.

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