The Power Division has formally urged the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to remove licensing requirements and associated fees for solar users with systems up to 25 kilowatts in Pakistan. The request follows directives from Energy Minister Awais Leghari and aims to simplify access for domestic solar consumers. Officials say the move is intended to […]
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Pakistan revises net metering policy for solar consumers
The Ministry of Energy has approved a major revision to Pakistan’s net metering policy, introducing a fixed per-unit compensation rate for solar power consumers supplying electricity back to the grid. Under the new framework, solar users will be compensated at Rs11 per unit, down from the previous Rs25.98 rate, reflecting adjustments to align incentives with […]
NEPRA unveils major solar net metering changes
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has proposed draft regulations called ‘Prosumer Regulations, 2025,’ aiming to replace the 2015 net metering rules. The update seeks to stabilize Pakistan’s power system while supporting solar energy adoption. Authorities emphasized balancing grid reliability with consumer cost savings. Under the proposed guidelines, consumers will be limited to installing […]