Solar
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…
IMF Raises Concerns Over Net Metering Policy for Existing Solar Consumers
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about the net metering policy, which continues to apply exclusively to existing solar consumers under current regulations.…
Pak Suzuki Launches Biogas and Solar Facilities in Karachi
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has launched 2 clean energy facilities at its Karachi manufacturing plant in Pakistan. Both…
Customs Revises Solar Panel Valuation Before Budget 2026-27
The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has announced higher customs values for imported solar panels, effective immediately ahead of the upcoming federal budget 2026‑27.…
PM Orders Probe Into Rs120bn Solar Panel Scam
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered immediate legal action after a Rs120 billion solar panel over-invoicing and money laundering scheme was uncovered by federal authorities.…
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…
NEPRA Clarifies Solar Licensing Rules Confusion
NEPRA has clarified solar licensing rules after reports of misinformation, outlining approval requirements for net billing users and responsibilities of distribution companies. The regulator stated…
