Solar Panel
Solar Panel Price Hike Triggers Policy U-Turn in Pakistan
Federal Minister for Petroleum Awais Leghari has recommended removing licence fees for all solar users with a system capacity of up to 25 kilowatts across…
Then & Now: From the First AC Power System to Modern Electricity in 2026
On March 20, 1886, history quietly lit up Main Street in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. For the first time, an alternating current (AC) power system supplied…
KP Moves to Solarize 130,000 Homes Across the Province
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government is moving ahead with a large solar energy project aimed at helping thousands of families deal with electricity shortages and rising energy…
Confusion Spreads Regarding IESCO Net Metering Bill Circular Days After PM Ordered A Halt
An internal circular dated February 25, 2026, shows IESCO instructing field engineers to implement NEPRA’s Prosumer Regulations 2026 in full, even as the Prime Minister’s…
Net Metering Scam? Why WAPDA & DISCOs Are Ignoring Your Solar Exports
If your recent electricity bill seems impossibly high despite your rooftop solar and net metering setup, you aren’t crazy. You are likely a victim of…
Australia to Provide Three Hours of Free Solar Power Daily from 2026
Australia is set to introduce a groundbreaking initiative that will give households at least three hours of free solar power every day starting in 2026,…
Govt’s New Solar Net Metering Policy Could Eat Into Your Electricity Savings
The government is considering a major revision to the solar net metering policy that could directly impact rooftop solar users’ savings. The proposed change would…
New Custom Valuation Set for Solar Inverters Import
In a recent development, the Directorate General of Valuation, Karachi, has introduced brand new Custom values for 14 different types of Solar panel inverters imported…
Senate Blocks 18% Tax on Solar Panels in Budget Review
The Senate of Pakistan has officially rejected the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, along with new taxes on homeopathic products, stationery, and increased tariffs…
Govt Cuts Solar Panel Tax to 10% Amid IMF Deal
The federal government has agreed to cut the proposed sales tax on imported solar panels from 18% to 10%, following strong resistance from coalition partners…
New Solar Panel Technology: Ultra-Thin & 1000x More Efficient
Scientists have developed ultra-thin solar panels that are significantly more efficient than existing technology. Researchers at a German university engineered these panels using layered materials.…
Pakistan to Shift Towards Net Billing System for Solar Energy Users
The federal government is set to shift from the current net metering model to a net billing system as solar power installations under net metering…
Solar Panel Prices Drop 25% Following Government Policies, Raising Industry Concerns
\In a recent development that has made solar energy more accessible to numerous households in Hyderabad, the cost of solar panels has experienced a substantial…
