Frequently asked questions
What is the payback period for commercial solar in Pakistan?
For a business on the B-3 commercial tariff (~PKR 50–60/unit) with a daytime-heavy load, payback is typically 3 to 5 years on a 50–200 kW system. After payback, running costs are cleaning, maintenance and, eventually, an inverter replacement — the panels keep generating for the rest of their service life.
Can my tin-shed roof support a commercial solar array?
Most tin sheds can take a properly engineered solar load — we add a galvanised purlin structure that distributes weight to the existing trusses. We always do a roof-load analysis first and refuse jobs where the structure isn't safe.
Do you handle the entire DISCO process?
Yes. We file the application with LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, FESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, PESCO, or QESCO; pay the concurrence fee; coordinate the AMI smart meter; and follow up until the bidirectional meter is energised. You sign the documents, we do the rest.
Is commercial solar tax-deductible in Pakistan?
Solar systems for businesses fall under accelerated depreciation rules and are exempt from sales tax on equipment under successive Finance Acts. Discuss specifics with your tax consultant — we provide a tax-friendly invoice with all equipment line items.
How does net billing affect a business?
Less than residential, in most cases. Commercial users typically consume their solar directly during business hours, so the lower export rate matters only if the system is significantly oversized. We model your hourly consumption against solar generation in the quote to show exactly what is self-consumed vs exported.
Do you do hybrid commercial systems with battery backup?
Yes. For hospitals, hotels, hospitality, and IT operations that can't tolerate any downtime, we pair the solar with a 30–100 kWh lithium battery bank and a hybrid inverter. The system runs critical loads through grid outages without a generator.
Can I scale the system later?
Yes — we use string inverters with spare DC inputs and design AC distribution with future expansion in mind. Adding more panels in a phase 2 install is straightforward as long as you reserve roof or ground space for it.