Solar Costs in Pakistan Set to Soar as China Ends Export Rebates

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The global solar industry faces a massive shake-up. A significant policy shift in China, the world’s leading producer of photovoltaic (PV) equipment, guarantees a new…

Net Metering Scam? Why WAPDA & DISCOs Are Ignoring Your Solar Exports

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 7 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

PPMC Reverses Decision on Billing of Solar Power Consumers After Backlash

By Waleeja Khan ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC) has reversed its earlier stance on the billing of solar power connections after issuing a fresh notification aimed…

Cherat Cement Invests Rs. 1.85B in Solar & Battery Storage System

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) is taking decisive action against escalating electricity costs. The company has announced a massive investment of approximately Rs. 1.85 billion.…

SPEL Limited Expands Solar Power Capacity to 4.125 MW, Strengthening ESG Commitment

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

SPEL Limited, a leading manufacturer of plastic products in Pakistan, has successfully completed a 575 KW solar power project, marking a major step in the…

Rooftop Solar Growth Not a Threat to Grid Stability, Govt Confirms

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The government has clarified that Pakistan’s growing shift toward rooftop solar is not harming the national grid, easing concerns raised in recent months. The statement…

SEPCO Proposes Rs1,000 per kW Fixed Charge for Net Metering Users

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a move likely to affect thousands of solar power users, the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) has proposed a fixed charge of Rs1,000 per…

Pakistan’s Fossil Fuels Demand Declines as Solar Energy Gains Momentum

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s energy landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Shrinking energy supplies, weak demand, and rising fuel costs defined the fiscal year 2024 (FY24). The country…

Solar-Powered Homes Saw Higher K-Electric Bills in August

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Many Karachi residents were left puzzled when their solar-powered homes still received high K-Electric bills in August. Despite investing in rooftop solar to cut costs,…

LESCO Cancels Licenses of Consumers Exceeding Solar Power Limits

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a strict enforcement drive against consumers generating electricity beyond their approved solar power limits, cancelling licenses of…

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Jazz and Huawei to Solarize 1,000 Telecom Sites in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Jazz has teamed up with Huawei to implement solar energy at 1,000 of its telecom sites throughout Pakistan. Leveraging Huawei’s advanced iSolar technology, this…

Pakistan Achieves Sixth Rank In Worldwide Solar Energy Market

Pakistan Achieves Sixth Rank in Worldwide Solar Energy Market

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan has established itself as the world’s sixth-largest solar market, driven by a growing reliance on renewable energy, particularly solar power. A recent report by…

Solar Grids Bring Relief To Sindh

By Senoria Khursheed ⏐ 3 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Indus Earth Trust (IET), an organization promoting green energy, has given an entirely productive solution for residents of Ishaq Joki, a perfect settlement in the…

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