Solar Boom in Pakistan from the Ground Up

The develping country of Pakistan has a terrible power grid but that's why it is experiencing a massive shift to solar, from the ground, up! With a payback period of just 1.5 years, solar is becoming a necessity for many Pakistanis. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! Also this week: Mapping industrial heat pump opportunities BYD and forced labor allegations  Massachusetts launches V2X pilot program – While a great step toward energy resilience, we discuss why it's time to move beyond pilot programs and into real-world deployment. Eagle Cam - Watch live here. Main Stories: Pakistan's grassroots solar revolution: We examine how businesses and everyday citizens are adapting to an unreliable grid by embracing small-scale solar installations. Even rickshaws and motorcycles are going electric! Listen to the Volts podcast featuring experts Mustafa Amjad and Waqas Moosa discussing Pakistan's transition. Industrial heat pumps in the US: Canary Media has mapped out the best areas to replace industrial boilers with heat pumps to reduce ozone pollution. BYD's Brazil controversy: The Guardian and Reuters have reported on forced labor allegations at a BYD factory construction site in Brazil. Workers were found living in degrading conditions, and labor laws were violated in both Brazil and China. Massachusetts' V2X Pilot: Electrek reports on Massachusetts launching a two-year vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program to explore energy-sharing possibilities between EVs and the grid. The Lightning Round: Companies shift to 'greenhushing' Bloomberg Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years Norway's zero-emission transport zones – The country allows cities to ban fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Bloomberg China's nuclear fusion timeline – Bloomberg A racist oil change sticker leads to a free EV – After an appalling incident in Wisconsin, a Nissan dealership in New York is giving a free Leaf EV to the victim. Electrek Email us at [email protected] or find us on Patreon!