Pakistan’s Ministry of Power Division has introduced amendments to solar system regulations, making it mandatory for consumers to obtain a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority to generate electricity.
Under the revised policy, solar users will also be required to pay a licensing fee based on the capacity of their installed system.
According to the amendments, applicants must submit a pay order in the name of NEPRA as part of the licensing process.
Sources say consumers will now have to pay an additional fee of Rs. 1,000 per kilowatt under the revised framework.
Previously, users installing solar systems of up to 25 kilowatts could obtain licenses free of charge. That provision has now been withdrawn.
The amendments also state that consumers will be provided connections under a net billing project framework, signaling a change in how electricity generated by private solar systems may be managed.
Officials say the move reflects a broader shift in the government’s regulatory approach toward distributed solar energy.
The policy could affect residential and commercial solar users, particularly those planning new installations or expansions.
Stakeholders are expected to seek further clarity on implementation procedures and how the revised licensing structure will impact adoption of solar energy in Pakistan.
