Another First: Pakistan’s First 220 MW Solar-Wind RE Project Secures 7 Bids
K-Electric’s projects of 370MW have received 2690MW in offers thus far Karachi, September 02, 2024: K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only private electric utility, is building momentum towards doubling its solar capacity by adding clean energy into its generation mix. After breaking ground earlier this month with a total of 15 bids for 150MW solar power projects […]
1400 illegal connections, 2 tonnes kunda wires removed from Bin Qasim
Karachi, August 29, 2024: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues crackdown against electricity thieves and defaulters. Recently, the power utility conducted operations in Bin Qasim and its surrounding areas. A total of 871 illegal connections (kunda), weighing 2,105 kilograms,were removed from K-Electric’s infrastructure. These illegal connections were supplying electricity to 700 households, resulting […]
K-Electric Takes Action Against Illegal Hydrants and Water Mafia
Karachi, August 22, 2024: In a continued effort to combat electricity theft and safeguard its network, K-Electric, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, conducted successful operations against illegal hydrants and water mafia activities in Jahangirabad and Jalalabad. During these raids, significant power theft was detected, particularly in the Jalalabad area, where multiple illegal hydrants was […]
KE's FCA for May and June 2024 will be spread over 2 months
Islamabad, 21 August 2024: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved K-Electric’s provisional monthly Fuel Charge Adjustments (FCA) request for May and June 2024, at PKR 2.59 and PKR 3.168 per kwh respectively. These charges are not being applied on customer bills in any one month but are being spread over 2 months. […]
KE’s 150 MW Renewable Projects Receive Pakistan’s lowest tariff bid– best in industry
Karachi, August 19, 2024: Following the successful milestone of technical bid opening on K-Electric’s 150 MW solar energy projects in Balochistan, the company marked another important milestone with the opening of the financial bids at a private event in Karachi. With PKR 11.2 per unit, Master Textile Group has emerged as the bidder with the […]
KE's Anti Theft Drive Removes Illegal UndergroundCables in Korangi
Karachi, August 6, 2024: K-Electric (KE) continues its crackdown on electricity theft and defaulters with the support of law enforcement agencies. Recently, KE targeted electricity theft in Korangi, covering areas such as Pak Town, Chakra Goth, Labour Square, Sector 34/2, and Ibrahim Hyderi. The operation dismantled underground cables that were illegally supplying an estimated 84,000 […]
K-Electric Renewable Energy Projects Garner Local, International Interest
The 640 MW of Renewable Energy marks a significant stride in K-Electric’s journey towards embedding sustainability in power generation. This is the first step of many, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and innovative solutions. Karachi, 01 August 2024: K-Electric (KE) completed another significant milestone in its ambitions to enhance its share of renewable […]
KE acts against illegal connections in New Karachi areas
Karachi, July 31, 2024: K-Electric (KE) has removed more than 130 kunda-based illegal connections along with 189 kg kunda wires in New Karachi’s areas of Zarina Colony, Rasheedabad, and Sector 2. Such drives are being conducted by KE teams on a regular basis to reduce the loss of electricity due to theft and create a […]
NEPRA Deliberates KE's FCA Requests for May and June 2024
Karachi, 30 July 2024: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) deliberates KE’s provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) requests for May and June 2024, at PKR 2.53 and PKR 2.92 per kWh respectively. After scrutiny the regulator will issue a decision clarifying the FCA amount passed on to customer bills and the period for […]
Power Supply to Karachi Remained Stable through first monsoon showers 2024
Karachi, July 09, 2024: Power supply to the city remained stable on Tuesday during the first scattered showers of the monsoon spell. Utility staff vigilantly monitored the situation and ensured network stability with uninterrupted power supply through 1800 of KE’s city-wide network of 2,100 feeders. The remaining areas included those where the electricity supply was […]