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For the first time in the city’s history, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has officially begun converting the city’s traditional streetlights to solar-powered systems, starting with three major roads in the first phase of the project.
The initiative was confirmed by Mayor Murtaza Wahab, who shared the update on social media, stating that “effective work on solarizing Karachi’s streetlights is now underway.”
He added that this move will not only cut down energy costs but also improve sustainability and efficiency in the city’s public lighting system.
“Visited the site where sample lights have now been placed. These lights will be electronically managed,” Wahab noted, adding the project is part of the broader #KarachiWorks development campaign.
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The initial phase will focus on three key areas of Karachi, though specific locations have not yet been publicly disclosed. Once the sample lights pass performance checks, full-scale installations will proceed.
The solar streetlights are designed to be digitally controlled, allowing for remote monitoring, automatic brightness adjustment, and energy savings during off-peak hours.
This sustainable shift comes as part of Karachi’s growing focus on renewable energy solutions amid rising power costs and frequent electricity outages. If successful, the project is expected to expand citywide, replacing thousands of conventional lights with solar-powered alternatives.
Karachi residents have long demanded cleaner, more efficient infrastructure. The launch of this project is being seen as a positive step forward in urban modernization, potentially reducing the city’s carbon footprint and electricity burden.
