A Review of Wind Energy Potential in Sindh, Pakistan
A Review of Wind Energy Potential in Sindh, Pakistan Abstract Energy serves as the prime mover for every country’s growth. It is the fundamental requirement of each country in the present era. As the population increases day by day the electricity demand is also increasing rapidly. Pakistan has been facing the worst energy crises in this decade since its creation. The leading cause of this deprive is the mismanagement of government and poor policies. Pakistan is a country with massive potential for clean and green renewable sources of energy, wind energy holds a significant position in it, 50 GW of wind energy farms have been installed throughout the world. The total capacity of installed wind power in Pakistan is around 1237 MW. The major share of wind power to the national grid is from Sindh province with an installed capacity of about 935 MW. This paper analyses the positive steps taken in the wind power sector of our country and Sindh province. Moreover, some recommendati