Solar tube wells powered by Chinese technology successful in Pakistan: Report
However, the provincial government has come up with an idea to resolve the longstanding water issue of Tank with photovoltaic technology.
“Twenty-eight solar-powered drinking water tube wells have been approved for the district,” said Faisal Amin Khan, Minister for Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department. He said that tenders have been issued and work will start shortly.
According to Mr. Khan, another 25 more tube wells are in pipeline under Chief Minister’s special package for city and villages in Tank, adding “These will resolve the longstanding water issue”.
According to Mr. Suhail, solar energy is one of the cheapest and most viable solutions for the energy crisis in Pakistan.
Under Annual Development Programme 2022-23, the Government of KP has allocated Rs 150 million for the construction of water supply sanitation schemes, and solar electrification of solar tube wells in Tank.
