Power Division has directed electricity distribution companies to clear 1,355 pending solar net-metering applications within 10 days after taking notice of prolonged delays in consumer connection approvals and energisation. Officials said the unresolved applications were submitted before February 8 and had remained pending for more than six months, creating difficulties for consumers awaiting rooftop solar […]
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Solar earnings drop sharply after NEPRA slashes buyback rates
Solar power users across Pakistan face a major financial setback after NEPRA introduced the new Net Billing Regulations 2026, significantly reducing earnings from selling surplus electricity to the national grid. Under the updated rules, existing solar consumers will continue receiving Rs25.32 per unit, while new users will earn only Rs8.13 per unit, reflecting a sharp […]
Majority of rooftop solar users to retain net metering benefits until 2031
ISLAMABAD – Around 80-85% of Pakistan’s existing rooftop solar prosumers will continue to benefit from the current net metering regime until 2030-31, officials told The News on Wednesday. These prosumers, mostly approved in FY2024-25, will be able to sell surplus electricity to the national grid at Rs25.32 per unit under a seven-year contract. Read More: […]
Solar system prices drop in Lahore as rooftop surge reshapes power demand
LAHORE – Solar panel system prices in Lahore have fallen significantly, offering major relief to households and industries looking to shift toward renewable energy. According to reports, prices of 5 kW to 15 kW systems have dropped by up to Rs150,000, making solar installations more accessible for consumers. Read More: Govt policy sparks major decline […]
Nepra plans major cut in solar net metering rates
LAHORE — The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is working on a significant revision of solar net metering rates, proposing to reduce the buyback rate from Rs. 23 per unit to Rs. 10, sources at the Power Division said. In a later phase, officials are considering removing the buyback mechanism entirely, meaning consumers generating […]