LUMS Energy Institute

LUMS Energy institute was inaugurated in November 2018 with the main purpose of introducing sustainable policies and innovative technologies in reducing the energy crisis in the country. To reduce this crisis, a need to develop alternative energy sources including renewable energy is significant. Pakistan is already utilising hydroelectric power and has a number of projects underway including Dasu and Diamer-Bhasha. It is also essential to include wind and solar power resources to accommodate the increasing demand of electricity. However, both wind and power are dependant on weather patterns and are geologically located with variant capacities. Moreover, there is significant capital required to finance renewable energy generation. The mission of the LUMS Energy Institute is to carry out interdisciplinary research, development and capacity building in power and energy planning, renewable energy technologies, and grid modernization. Research regarding short, medium and long term fore...