This brief distils insights from a Pakistan–China Institute and SDPI conference on how Pakistan can accelerate its energy transition by learning from China’s green development experience. The paper explains project finance for renewables, assesses Pakistan’s solar and wind potential, and analyses why green projects struggle to attract bank lending. It reviews innovative instruments like green bonds, carbon credits, impact investing and green banks, and explores prospects for local solar manufacturing in SEZs. Clear policy recommendations outline how regulators, banks and government can mobilise green finance, scale solar PV and design China-inspired reforms for a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
