Solar Energy
Rooftop solar has boomed in Pakistan since 2022 as tariffs rose and panel prices fell.
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Guide
How to apply for net metering in Pakistan in 2026 (LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, K-Electric)
Net metering became net billing in February 2026 under NEPRA's Prosumer Regulations. Here is who qualifies, what it costs, which inverters pass, and the step-by-step process with the working-day limits the DISCO must meet.
12 Sept 2026
News
Pakistan's rooftop solar boom: what a 5 kW system costs and saves in 2026
Panel prices have fallen far enough that a typical 5 kW system pays back in three to five years for households using 400–700 units a month.
6 Sept 2026