Electricity consumers bear Rs8.6 billion cost of wind power transmission failures in Sindh, PAC seeks inquiry report

The Public Accounts Committee has questioned Rs8.648 billion in payments to wind power producers after transmission faults in Sindh restricted their ability to deliver electricity. Profit by Pakistan Today reported that auditors found problems at the 220kV Jhimpir Grid Station and its connected line while reviewing Power Division audit reports for 2024-25.

The payments were made through the Non-Project Missed Volume mechanism even though the wind projects were ready to generate power. The audit attributed the shortfall to frequent tripping, unstable operations, poor planning and equipment procurement issues; management also cited worsening climate conditions, an explanation challenged by committee members. The PAC will revisit the unresolved audit objection after receiving further information, including the inquiry report.