Pick the wrong solar battery and you pay for it twice: once at the shop, and again two years later when the whole bank gives up. Ask any solar owner in Multan or Sukkur who has replaced their batteries for the third time, and they will tell you the battery choice matters more than the…
Pakistan’s electricity sector could slash its carbon dioxide emissions by 63% by 2035 if the country leans decisively into renewable energy, according to a new study published on 19 October 2026, reported by The Electricity Hub. The research, which appeared in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Energy Policy, is among the most detailed attempts yet…
Electricity bills in Pakistan look set for another upward jolt, as the ex-WAPDA distribution companies have asked the regulator to recover an additional Rs 2.5624 per unit from consumers through the November 2026 electricity bills. The request — the monthly fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for September 2026, filed on the companies’ behalf by the Central…
The country’s next electricity tariff cycle has its first official price signal. The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) has projected the power purchase price (PPP) for calendar year 2027 at Rs 3.55 trillion — Rs 27.31 per unit (kWh) in its base case — as part of the rebasing of consumer-end tariffs for ex-WAPDA distribution…
If you live in Lahore, you already know the story. The electricity bill arrives, you open it, and your heart sinks a little. Load shedding adds insult to injury, especially in the heat of June and July. No wonder so many families in Johar Town, DHA, Bahria Town and Model Town are asking one simple…
The number of solar panels you need depends on your electricity consumption, target solar generation, panel wattage, available roof area, orientation, shading and system losses. House size alone cannot determine the correct number. Start With Your Electricity Usage Before choosing a panel count, compare suitable modules in our solar panels for home guide, and check…
If you have been shopping for solar in Pakistan, you have probably noticed something frustrating: every dealer quotes a different price for what looks like the same inverter. One shop asks Rs 140,000 for a 6kW hybrid unit, another asks Rs 320,000, and both insist their price is fair. The inverter is the brain of…
Most solar buyers spend weeks comparing panel brands and per-watt prices, but the decision that shapes how your system behaves every single day is the system type. In Pakistan you have three choices: on-grid, hybrid and off-grid. Pick the wrong one and you will either sit in the dark during load shedding or pay hundreds…
PM chairs review meeting on the 100 MW Gilgit-Baltistan solar project Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to ensure complete transparency and the timely completion of the 100 MW solar energy project for Gilgit-Baltistan, describing it as a significant step toward promoting clean and sustainable energy in the region. The directives were issued…
NEPRA approves Rs 1.1086 per unit fuel charge for August 2026 The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a fuel charge adjustment (FCA) of Rs 1.1086 per unit for August 2026, which will appear as a separate line on October electricity bills across the country. The decision, dated 7 October 2026, applies to…