New solar panel import prices announced
- 13-May-2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new valuation ruling for imported solar panels, revising customs values for duty and tax assessment, ARY News reported. According to the notification, the customs value of Tier-1 solar panels has been fixed at $0.105 per watt, while non-Tier solar panels have been set at $0.095 […]
NEPRA announces big relief for solar users in Pakistan
- 28-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: In a major relief for solar energy consumers, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the licensing requirement for solar users with systems of 25 kilowatts and below, ARY News reported. According to an official statement, NEPRA made the decision on the request of the Power Division, effectively easing regulatory conditions for […]
NEPRA issues new net metering rules under Solar Regulations 2026
- 02-Apr-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 […]
PM Shehbaz takes notice of NEPRA’s new solar regulations
- 11-Feb-2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken 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 […]
Pakistan ‘revises’ net metering policy for solar consumers
- 21-Dec-2025
LAHORE: Pakistan has ‘revised’ net metering policy for solar consumers across the country, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources. The net metering policy was revised following consultations with key stakeholders, and has been approved by the Ministry of Energy. According to sources, the existing net metering mechanism is being replaced with a net billing […]
New charges for solar consumers proposed
- 03-Nov-2025
The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has proposed to impose fixed charges on solar consumers who benefit from the net-metering system. PESCO contended that solar users rely on the national grid during low generation periods but do not adequately contribute to grid maintenance costs. According to the PESCO document, the company has recommended imposing charges […]
Solar stocks drop on Senate proposal
- 17-Jun-2025
US solar stocks slid in premarket trading on Tuesday after a Senate panel proposed phasing out solar and wind tax credits by 2028, part of changes to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill. The draft bill, circulated by a Senate committee, amends Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” that the House narrowly passed last month. […]
NEPRA approves 270-megawatt solar projects for Karachi
- 27-May-2025
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved Sindh government’s two solar power projects with a combined capacity of 270-megawatt, the provincial energy department said. A spokesperson said that a 120 megawatts solar project will be established in Deh Halkani, while a 150 megawatts solar project is planned for Deh Methagar. Sindh Energy […]
Solar on track for another record year: report
- 19-Sep-2024
The solar industry is due to grow by nearly a third in 2024, beating forecasts as it adds 593 gigawatts of additional capacity, the majority of them in China, according to a report released on Thursday by the Ember think tank. “This is a 29 percent increase compared to the previous year, maintaining strong growth […]
Punjab approves agri tube wells solarisation project
- 26-Jul-2024
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday approved agriculture tube wells solarisation project. The farmers owning 25 acres of agriculture land will be eligible for the solarisation project. The 67 pc payment of the project will be paid by the government and farmers have to pay only 33 pc payment for the agriculture tubewell […]