Solar
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…
Study Shows Pakistan Solar Power Eases Hormuz Impact
The rapid adoption of rooftop solar panels in Pakistan has helped shield the country from price spikes and supply disruptions following tensions around the strategically…
Pakistan’s Solar Surge: Opportunity, Strain, and the Road Ahead
Over the past few years, Pakistan has witnessed one of the most dramatic shifts in its energy landscape since the advent of large-scale thermal power…
Proposed Nepra Solar Policy Sparks Industry and Consumer Concerns
Proposed changes to Pakistan’s solar net metering framework have sparked strong backlash, as stakeholders warned that the new rules could slow solar adoption and hurt…
Solar Green Meter Installations Suspended as NEPRA Reviews New Rules
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a public hearing on its Draft Consumer Regulations 2025, specifically targeting solar energy users. The hearing…
LESCO Suspends Solar Green Meter Installations Nationwide
Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has temporarily banned the installation of solar green meters for consumers, affecting thousands of domestic and industrial users. The move…
Solar Output to Surpass Grid Needs in Pakistan’s Major Cities Next Year
Pakistan’s fast growing rooftop solar adoption is set to exceed national grid demand in major industrial cities next year, marking a historic shift in the…
Pakistan’s Energy Use Per GDP Among Region’s Highest, Says World Bank Report
Pakistan’s energy intensity, the amount of energy needed to produce $1 of GDP, was 4.2 megajoules (million joules, MJ) per United States dollar (US$), compared…
Govt Plans Drastic Reduction in Solar Net Metering Rates
ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed a revision to the electricity rates for solar panel owners’ net metering in a submission to the IMF delegation. Additionally,…
Govt to Revise Solar Tariff Policy to Ease Financial Pressure on Grid Users
ISLAMABAD: The government is set to revise rooftop solar buyback rates by replacing the current net-metering system with a gross-metering system. This decision comes in…
4,742 Pending Net Metering Applications Exceed Pakistan’s Power Generation Capacity
Pakistan’s net-metering program, which enables consumers to generate solar power and sell surplus electricity back to the national grid, has achieved a significant milestone. The…
