PAEC Foundation Signs Contract for Chashma-5 Outfall Hydropower Plant

PAEC Foundation Signs Contract for Chashma-5 Outfall Hydropower Plant

PAEC Foundation has signed a contract to establish a 5MW hydropower plant at the outfall of the Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant, expanding its renewable energy portfolio.

The Foundation Hydel Power Plant Unit-05 (FHPP-05) is expected to generate approximately 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually for the national grid once operational.

The project will utilise available hydropower potential at the site, supporting more efficient use of water resources and sustainable electricity generation.

Electricity generation from the plant is expected to begin by September 2029, adding 5MW of clean power to the national grid.

The project marks PAEC Foundation’s fifth hydropower venture and complements its broader contribution to Pakistan’s energy sector.