Renewable Energy Resources Current Status and Barriers in their Adaptation for Pakistan

Energy is the backbone of socio economic development of any country. It is observed from the recent decades, Pakistan is facing worst energy lag that has created deadlock for the prosperity of the country due to use of conventional fuels rather than alternative fuels. This concise study highlights the alternative energy technology current status and future scenario in context of Pakistan. The renewable energy resources such as hydro power, geothermal, biomass and solar can mitigate the energy disputes of Pakistan. Moreover, barriers in the deadlock of alternative energy development have been investigated in context of market, policy, technological and political terms. This study also presents a comprehensive understanding which might be helpful to resolve energy crisis in Pakistan.