PAKISTAN SECURITIZES ENERGY: POLITICAL EVALUATION OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION

Abstract

Energy securitization in Pakistan is indicated by energy on political party’s agenda
while contesting elections, and the frequency of energy policymaking of governments in 21
st century. Previous investigations about Solar Technology have focused on either the scientific
or socio-economic enabling indicators that are counted for “Solar Technology Utilization”
(STU). This study presents data by using Political Evaluation method that includes the most
important factor of political dimension of STU in South Punjab. The findings of survey
regarding political evaluation of STU are beneficial as it shows higher level of STU attitude as of 94%. However, having positive attitude alone cannot bring the entire change. Practical
measures by politicians have to be taken to utilize potential of solar technology in order to
achieve energy security.