World Bank supports 400MW of solar in Pakistan
The World Bank has committed funding to support 400MW of solar energy projects in the Sindh Province of Pakistan.
Tom Kenning joined Solar Media in April 2015. In his current role as Deputy Editor for PV Tech he covers emerging solar and energy storage markets around the world, with a particular focus on India and southeast Asia.
The World Bank has committed funding to support 400MW of solar energy projects in the Sindh Province of Pakistan.
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