Solar power is changing agriculture in Pakistan, but some fear it could cause issues

NPR | By Betsy Joles

Published October 19, 2026 at 2:45 AM MDT

Solar power is transforming agriculture in Pakistan. But in a country already facing water scarcity and extreme weather, some fear their widespread use could cause problems.

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