LAHORE: Pakistan’s largest solar wall at the Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERAD), University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Kala Shah Kaku Campus, was opened by the Punjab Minister for Energy, Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik.
UET Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Aziz Akbar, together with other faculty members and students, also participated in the auguration, says a news report. This solar wall will generate about 410 kilowatt energy.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik says Pakistan’s industry confronts with severe energy crisis therefore it was necessary to develop alternate sources of energy.
Prof Dr Aziz Akbar said, “We should focus on utilisation of renewable energy in the country. University of Engineering and Technology has always played a vital role in the government projects”, he said, adding that the solar wall was a crucial milestone. Prof Dr Waqar Mahmood, CERAD director, appreciated the efforts of faculty members for the mega project.
