SAARC Webinar on Scheduling of Wind and Solar Power Projects

Welcome to the recorded session of the *SAARC Webinar on "Transmission and Distribution Network Augmentations for Solar and Wind Power Injections,"* held on **Thursday, 10th September 2026**, live from the **SAARC Energy Centre**. This webinar focuses on the critical importance of strengthening, expanding, and modernizing electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) networks to accommodate the rapidly increasing integration of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, across the SAARC region. As SAARC Member States accelerate the deployment of renewable energy to enhance energy security, reduce emissions, and support the energy transition, adequate grid infrastructure has become essential for efficiently evacuating and integrating variable renewable power. 🔔 If you find this webinar valuable, please *Like, Share, and Subscribe* for more webinars on renewable energy, power systems, grid modernization, solar power, wind energy, energy transition, and regional cooperation across South Asia. **Key Highlights:** • Importance of transmission and distribution network augmentation for renewable energy integration • Grid infrastructure requirements for increasing solar and wind power injections • Transmission capacity constraints and their impact on renewable energy projects • Network congestion and renewable energy curtailment challenges • Technical and operational challenges in connecting solar and wind power projects • Strengthening and modernization of existing transmission and distribution networks • Coordinated generation and transmission planning for renewable energy development • Grid stability and reliability considerations for variable renewable energy integration • Electricity evacuation challenges and their impact on renewable energy projects • Implications of T&D constraints for renewable energy investment and project financing • Risks associated with inadequate grid infrastructure for developers and lenders • Experiences and perspectives from Pakistan and Sri Lanka • Interactive discussion and exchange of views on renewable energy grid integration **Presenters:** • *Eng. M Musthaffa Aliyar* – Sri Lanka Eng. M Musthaffa Aliyar shares his expertise and practical perspectives on transmission and distribution network augmentation, with particular emphasis on the infrastructure requirements for accommodating increasing solar and wind power injections. His presentation highlights key technical and network considerations relevant to the integration of renewable energy into electricity systems. • *Dr. Azhar Ul Haq* – Pakistan Dr. Azhar Ul Haq provides insights into the challenges and requirements associated with strengthening transmission and distribution infrastructure to support the growing deployment of renewable energy in Pakistan. His presentation addresses network capacity, renewable energy integration, electricity evacuation, and the broader implications of grid constraints for renewable energy development. #TransmissionAndDistribution #TDAugmentation #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #RenewableIntegration #GridIntegration #GridModernization #PowerTransmission #PowerDistribution #ElectricityGrid #SolarPower #WindPower #EnergyTransition #RenewablePower #GridStability #GridReliability #EnergyInfrastructure #PowerSystem #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergyProjects #PowerGrid #ElectricityTransmission #ElectricityDistribution #SAARC #SAARCEnergyCentre #SouthAsia #Webinar *For more information:* *Visit the SAARC Energy Centre website:* https://www.saarcenergy.org *Follow us on social media:* *X (formerly Twitter):* @SaarcEC *Facebook:* SAARC Energy Centre *LinkedIn:* SAARC Energy Centre *Contact us:* *Tel:* +92-51 877 2376 *Email:* [info@saarcenergy.org](mailto:info@saarcenergy.org)