- The newly launched Pakistan Energy and Climate Insights (PECI) dashboard addresses data scarcity in Pakistan’s energy sector and promotes data-driven decision-making for sustainable policies.
- The dashboard was unveiled during the “From Data to Decisions” event, where stakeholders emphasised its potential to attract investment and enhance understanding among non-technical audiences.
Pakistan has long faced challenges due to a lack of reliable data, hindering effective decision-making in various sectors. Renewables First (RF) has launched a significant initiative to curb this data scarcity. The newly introduced Pakistan Energy and Climate Insights (PECI) dashboard is designed to provide comprehensive energy data, fostering data-driven decision-making and supporting the formulation of sustainable energy policies for the country’s future.
The launch of the PECI dashboard coincided with the release of the second edition of the study “Powering Pakistan’s Future: Pathways to Optimize Affordable and Sustainable Electricity Generation Beyond IGCEP 2024-34.” Renewables First and the Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) in Islamabad co-hosted the “From Data to Decisions” event.
Dr. Fiaz Chaudry, Chairman of NTDC, delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of a least-cost approach in energy planning. He acknowledged the complexities of the energy sector, stating, “It is not child’s play,” and emphasised the need for strategic planning to ensure a secure electricity supply.
Dr. Chaudry noted that the current demand profile does not accurately reflect procurement practices, complicating energy management. The PECI dashboard consolidates fragmented energy data from multiple sources into a user-friendly digital format, encompassing two decades of information from 2004 to 2024.
It features interactive and visual representations that simplify complex energy data, making it accessible to stakeholders working to address Pakistan’s energy crisis. Rabia Babar, Head of the Data Team at RF, highlighted the dashboard’s role in enhancing understanding of key trends in the power sector.
Aditya Lolla, Asia Programme Director at Ember, emphasised the dashboard’s potential to guide investors by highlighting opportunities, incentives, and risk mitigation strategies, ultimately attracting new funding. He referenced successful data-driven investment strategies from other parts of Asia as examples of how informed decision-making can boost investor confidence.
Representatives from key organisations, including NTDC, NEPRA, and CPPAG, attended the launch event. Attendees provided valuable feedback on improving the platform and praised PECI as a vital step in addressing the data challenges both local and international entities face. The platform is also expected to enhance awareness among non-technical stakeholders, improving the overall understanding of the energy landscape in Pakistan.