Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) was established
as an autonomous body attached to the Cabinet Division
vide Notification No.F.1/7/2003/Admn II, dated 12th May
2003. the Board was established to act as a central agency
for development , promotion and facilitation of renewable
energy technologies, formulation of plans, policies and
development of technological base for manufacturing of
renewable energy equipment in Pakistan. In Feb 2006, the
administrative control of the Board was shifted from Cabinet
Division to the Ministry of Water & Power.
The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on 30th
April 2005, promulgated an Ordinance for the establishment
of Alternative Energy Development Board.
The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the bill for establishment
of Alternative Energy Development Board on 28 February 2007.
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The Government of Pakistan has tasked
the Board to ensure 5% of total national power generation
capacity (i.e 9700 MW) to be generated through renewable
energy technologies by the year 2030. In addition, under
the remote village electrification program, AEDB has been
directed to electrify 7874 remote villages in Sindh and
Balochistan provinces through renewable energy technologies.
AEDB also has to develop a comprehensive plan for the development
of solar products, like, solar lights, solar fans, solar
cookers and solar geysers through the participation of private
sector.
Since then, AEDB has remained
engaged in establishing national and international linkages,
foster sustainable development and use of alternative /
renewable energy through initiation of policies, projects,
and enhancement of technical skills in the alternative energy
fields. All these initiatives are directed towards creating
a market-based environment that is conducive to private
sector investment and participation.
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