Pakistan’s solar boom and the challenge for the grid (English, Level A1)

Pakistan has very hot summers and frequent power problems.
Many homes now use small rooftop solar panels.
Solar gives power for fans, lights and water pumps.
Villages and cities can run small appliances during heat.
The country buys many solar panels from other countries.
There are also batteries to store power at night.
Some poorer people cannot afford batteries without help.
Leaders worry that solar will reduce grid income soon.

Difficult words

frequent — happening many times or often

rooftop — the top part of a house or building

panel — a flat device that makes electricity

panels

appliance — a machine used in a home

appliances

battery — a device that stores electrical energy

batteries

afford — to have enough money for something

grid — the system that gives electricity to places

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