Solar
Scientists Just Made Flexible Solar Cells Almost as Good as Silicon
Chinese researchers have pushed organic solar cell efficiency to 20.4%, according to a new study in the journal Joule. Specifically, the team at China’s Ningbo…
Solar Panel Prices Revealed for October 2026 as Winter Demand Rises
Solar panels are selling at between Rs21,255 and Rs25,010 per panel in the market this month, with demand rising as consumers look to cut heavy…
NEPRA Stalls Solar Licenses for Hundreds of LESCO Consumers
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has failed to issue generation licenses to hundreds of solar power consumers in the Lahore Electric Supply Company…
Rising Solar Adoption Deepens National Grid Crisis
The rapid shift toward solar energy in Pakistan has triggered a sharp decline in national electricity demand, down 8.66 percent year-on-year, according to official documents.…
NEPRA Eases Solar Installations by Scrapping Approval for Up to 25kW
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has amended the Solar Regulations 2026, removing the requirement for solar consumers to obtain NEPRA approval for power generation…
Power Division Eyes Cash Incentive for Evening Solar Storage
The Power Division has proposed a new incentive mechanism that would pay solar battery owners extra for supplying stored electricity during evening peak hours, as…
Govt Unveils Battery Storage Push to Tackle Rooftop Solar Grid Pressure
Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said on Saturday that the rapid growth of rooftop solar installations is altering electricity…
Solar Becomes Pakistan’s Largest Power Source for Farm Irrigation, Replacing Diesel
Solar energy has emerged as the leading power source for agricultural irrigation in Pakistan, replacing diesel-powered tubewells and pumps that dominated the farming sector for…
Pakistan’s Solar Expansion Keeps Breaking Records as Net-Metering Hits New High
Pakistan’s transition toward solar energy continued to gain momentum in May 2026, with net-metered electricity generation reaching one of its highest levels on record despite…
KMC Sets Aside Rs750 Million to Solarise Karachi Infrastructure
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has set aside Rs750 million in its budget to install solar power systems across Union Council streets, municipal buildings, and…
Sindh to Distribute 275,000 Subsidised Solar Systems for Middle Class
The provincial government of Sindh has announced the distribution of 275,000 subsidised solar home systems across the province at a total cost of Rs18 billion.…
Budget Uncertainty Pushes Solar System Prices Up by Rs. 200,000
Uncertainty surrounding potential budget measures for the solar energy sector has triggered a sharp increase in solar system prices across Pakistan, with consumers facing significantly…
Power Division Sets Deadline as 1,355 Solar Applications Remain Stuck at DISCOs
Power Division has directed distribution companies to clear a backlog of 1,355 pending net-metered solar applications within 10 days. The directive was issued after the…
