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Energy experts and stakeholders discussed potential solutions for Pakistan's energy sector during a webinar organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. They highlighted sector coupling and grid reforms as methods to address overcapacity and under-utilization of power.

Wind energy is being curtailed, not due to high costs, but because of system design limitations. Wind projects in Sindh face up to 40% curtailment due to grid congestion. Experts called for grid planning, market reforms, and integration of sector coupling in government policies. A national hydrogen strategy is under approval to support green hydrogen production, which could aid in economic revival and job creation.