NEPRA issues new net metering rules under Solar Regulations 2026

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has amended the Solar Regulations 2026 and issued a fresh notification regarding net metering.

According to the notification, no changes will be made to the existing agreements of current solar net metering consumers. It states that the licenses of already registered solar users will remain valid until their expiry, and billing for these consumers will continue under the terms of their previous agreements.

The notification further clarifies that if any consumer makes changes to their solar capacity, they will not be entitled to the earlier rates. The revised regulations will come into effect from February 9, 2026.

NEPRA had earlier abolished the “unit-for-unit” system for net metering users, introducing changes in the billing mechanism for solar energy consumers.

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On February 11, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of the new regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) concerning solar energy.

Chairing a special meeting on the matter, the Prime Minister directed the Power Division to file a review appeal with NEPRA to ensure the protection of existing contracts of solar consumers. He emphasised that all possible measures must be taken to safeguard the rights of current solar users.

The Prime Minister further stated that the burden of 466,000 solar consumers should not be shifted onto more than 37.6 million other electricity users. He instructed the Power Division to formulate a comprehensive strategy addressing the issue.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Ahad Cheema, Atta Tarar, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Awais Leghari and other senior officials.