The Role of Wapda in Social Upliftment

The government of Pakistan has been implementing various projects for the socio-economic upliftment of rural communities,

 which are primarily poor. One of the Wapda projects is the creation of 35,000 jobs. In the interactive session, the participants were updated with the various projects being carried out in the country. The government is also enhancing its infrastructure to cater to the growing needs of people living in underdeveloped areas.

Hydropower generation

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has the task of increasing the country's hydropower production. Currently, the Wapda operates thirteen hydropower stations with a combined capacity of 6,500MW. In fact, the hydropower contributed by WAPDA saved the country Rs40 billion in the fiscal year 2010-11, compared to the cost of thermal energy generation. However, WAPDA has a long way to go before it can reach its ambitious target of reaching 81 billion MW.

In order to build these dams, WAPDA has to raise $1 billion of revenue through a surcharge on electricity users. The surcharge is allowed for seven years. The Islamic Development Bank has promised $750 million for the financing of the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project. The Diamer-Basha dam project would require a markup of $3.5 billion that would accrue during the construction phase. After the project is operational, the markup would be paid off.

In order to increase the country's hydropower generation, the Water and Power Development Authority has set a target of increasing it by three times. The current level of hydropower production in Pakistan is about 6,500 MW. A three-fold increase in hydropower production will put it on par with thermal electricity. By 2024, four new projects are expected to come online. The new Tarbela dam, for example, will add about 1,000 MW.

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has a key role in Pakistan's hydropower generation. It is the agency in charge of the operation and maintenance of power plants and receives strong government support to ensure their long-term success. Additionally, it has highly trained staff that maintains and operates power plants. So, if your energy needs are high, the WAPDA can help you get there.

The role of Wapda in facilitating the development of hydropower plants is to help the state become more energy-efficient. As the world continues to evolve, the role of the Wapda in Washington will become increasingly important. In ten years, more than sixty percent of the state's electricity will be produced by hydropower sources. Hydropower is an excellent option for many states. It is cheap and environmentally friendly way to power our cities and other institutions.

Moreover, Wapda has an impressive building that is home to its employees and is located on a hilltop. The building's roof resembles a pagoda and features upturned edges. Designed by Edward Durell Stone, the WAPDA House building was completed in 1967. The WAPDA building is an iconic structure in the area. It is an example of a culturally-relevant building in Pakistan.

The Khwar Hydropower Project has improved education and job prospects in the region. The project has increased local service providers, such as pharmacies and banks. Since the project began, the city has experienced an increase in domestic tourism. Several other improvements include improved living standards and increased domestic tourism. Furthermore, the Wapda has reconnected water pipes to local homes, increasing the hours of local pharmacies and other facilities.

Social upliftment

The recent corporatisation of WAPDA raises many questions. It has been suggested that the authority's unbundling would enable more competition in the market, and support neoliberal theories, which promote the deregulation of businesses and privatisation of publicly-owned assets, and minimise state intervention. Yet the IMF has not acted on its recommendation. So, the question remains: is the corporation's role in social upliftment adequate?

O&M of powerhouses

The O&M of powerhouses is a critical aspect of a power plant's rehabilitation. The cranes perform an important role in the process, since they are not often in use. If there are operational issues with the cranes, it is unlikely to be detected until the plant is ready to go back into production. However, with regular monitoring and inspection, the O&M of powerhouses can reduce the risk of untimely closure of the plant.

In this study, the optimization script calculated overall efficiency over incremental setpoints between full power and minimum power. The efficiency of the powerhouse decreased significantly at full power as the turbines were beyond their points of peak efficiency. The efficiency spikes at the left part of the curve were calculated from the remaining turbines, representing optimal powerhouse efficiency. The interpolated curve shows the overall efficiency of a powerhouse. This curve is the most accurate representation of optimal efficiency.