Net metering & net billing, filed for you.

Pakistan's net-metering process is the single biggest pain point most solar buyers face. We file the entire application — documentation, technical drawings, concurrence fee, AMI smart-meter coordination, and follow-up — with your distribution company on your behalf.

We work with all Pakistani DISCOs: LESCO, IESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO, FESCO, HESCO, SEPCO, PESCO, QESCO, and TESCO.

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  • 10 DISCOs
    Coverage across Pakistan
  • 30–60 days
    Typical approval timeline
  • PKR 11/unit
    2026 net-billing export rate
  • End-to-end
    We file, you sign
  • PPIB AEDB Category C-3 listed
  • Lead engineers PEC EE-11 registered
  • Written quote within 24 hours
Net metering explained simply

What is net metering — and how does it work?

Your bill is calculated on the net of what you draw from the grid minus what you export. Most of your savings, though, come from self-consumption — not export.

01

Solar panels generate

During daylight your panels produce DC electricity, which the inverter converts to AC (230V, 50Hz — the same as grid supply).

02

Your home consumes first

Solar powers your loads directly — fans, lights, ACs, fridge — saving at the full retail tariff of PKR 50+/kWh.

03

Surplus flows to the grid

If solar generation exceeds your consumption at that moment, the surplus flows to the grid through your bi-directional meter.

04

Meter records export

Your bi-directional smart meter records both import (from the grid) and export (to the grid) separately, to the kWh.

05

Monthly bill calculation

The DISCO subtracts your export credits (~PKR 11.30/kWh) from your import bill — the net balance is your payment or credit.

What changed on 9 February 2026

NEPRA Prosumer Regulations 2026 — what changed?

NEPRA replaced the 2015 framework with the Prosumer Regulations 2026. Here is what changed — and why solar is still firmly worth it.

Buyback rate — halved

Before PKR 22–26/kWh → now ~PKR 11.30/kWh. The headline change. Self-consumption savings (PKR 50+/kWh) are unaffected.

Contract term — shorter

Before 7 years → now 5 years. Customers on older 7-year contracts are grandfathered until their contract expires.

System size cap — tighter

Before 1.5× sanctioned load → now 1.0×. Your system can no longer exceed your sanctioned load, which affects heavy exporters.

NEPRA licence — now required

Previously not required ≤25 kW. A prosumer licence is now needed — handled for you by your AEDB-certified installer.

Old rules vs new rules

Regulation20152026
Buyback ratePKR 22–26/kWh~PKR 11.30/kWh
Contract term7 years5 years
Max system size1.5× sanctioned1.0× sanctioned
Meter typeBi-directionalSmart bi-directional
NEPRA licenceNot requiredVia installer
Credit rolloverNext monthNext month
Existing customers—Grandfathered ✓
Is solar still worth it in 2026? Yes. The buyback cut affects only surplus export. A 10 kW Lahore home on a PKR 60,000 bill still saves ~PKR 50,000/month through self-consumption alone — payback stays 5–7 years residential, 1.5–3 years commercial.
Who can apply?

Net-billing eligibility — who qualifies in Pakistan?

Net billing is available to nearly every consumer connected to a licensed DISCO. The main categories:

Residential (domestic)

All homeowners on domestic tariff (A-1, A-2, A-3) — the most common applicants. System must not exceed sanctioned load.

Max 1.0× sanctioned load

Commercial (B-tariff)

Offices, retail, hotels and plazas on B1/B2/B3. Higher tariff rates mean faster payback than residential.

Tariff B1 · B2 · B3

Industrial (C-tariff)

Factories, mills and plants on C1/C2/C3. The highest tariff rates — and the best payback.

Tariff C1 · C2 · C3

Institutions (D/E-tariff)

Hospitals, schools, universities and government buildings on institutional tariff.

SBP financing available

Agricultural (farm)

Farms with DISCO connections — on-grid solar tube-well systems. ZTBL / Bank of Punjab financing available.

ZTBL loan @ 6%

Not eligible

Off-grid locations (no DISCO connection), illegal connections, disputed accounts, or connections with outstanding dues.

Clear dues, then apply
Step-by-step DISCO application

How we file your net-billing application — the complete 2026 process.

You sign the documents; we do everything else. Your system saves money from day one through self-consumption — you don't wait for approval to start saving.

01

Install AEDB-certified system

Only systems installed by PPIB AEDB-certified companies are eligible. We install to AEDB standards with proper documentation.

Your system day
02

Prepare documentation pack

We prepare the complete pack: CNIC copy, latest bill, AEDB completion certificate, PEC-stamped SLD, datasheets, and load declaration.

Day 1–3
03

Submit to DISCO consumer services

We submit your application directly to the relevant DISCO office and handle every follow-up. You don't visit the DISCO yourself.

Day 3–5
04

DISCO technical inspection

The DISCO verifies system size vs sanctioned load, AEDB certification, earthing, protection, and inverter settings. We attend.

Day 10–25
05

Bi-directional smart meter

After a successful inspection, the DISCO installs a bi-directional smart meter that records both import and export.

Day 25–40
06

Net billing goes live

Your next bill shows both import and export readings, with export credits applied at the approved buyback rate.

Day 40–60
Complete documents checklist

Documents required — and who prepares them.

You only provide your CNIC and electricity bill. We prepare and stamp everything else:

  • CNIC copy (consumer) — attested, matching the name on the account. You provide.
  • Latest electricity bill — showing reference number, tariff category, and sanctioned load. You provide.
  • AEDB installation certificate — confirming the install complies with AEDB standards, with our registration number. We prepare.
  • Single-line diagram (SLD) — panels, inverter, protection, metering and grid connection, stamped by our PEC EE-11 engineer. We prepare.
  • Technical specification sheet — manufacturer datasheets for panels and inverter with AEDB-approved brand confirmation. We prepare.
  • Load declaration & application form — DISCO-specific form declaring load, system size and inverter. We prepare, you sign.
  • Earthing test certificate — confirming <1Ω resistance for safety verification. We prepare.
Net metering across Pakistan

Available in all DISCOs across Pakistan.

The Prosumer Regulations apply to every licensed DISCO. We primarily serve LESCO, GEPCO, FESCO and MEPCO in Punjab, and assist remotely elsewhere. Applications are filed through the national net-metering portal, which we handle on your behalf.

LESCO

Lahore Electric Supply Co.

Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana, Okara

GEPCO

Gujranwala Electric Power Co.

Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Narowal

FESCO

Faisalabad Electric Supply Co.

Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh

MEPCO

Multan Electric Power Co.

Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal

IESCO

Islamabad Electric Supply Co.

Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal

PESCO

Peshawar Electric Supply Co.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad

HESCO

Hyderabad Electric Supply Co.

Hyderabad, lower Sindh

QESCO

Quetta Electric Supply Co.

Quetta, Balochistan

Frequently asked questions

How long does the net-metering or net-billing application take in Pakistan?

Typically 30 to 60 days from documentation submission to AMI smart-meter activation. LESCO and IESCO are usually fastest in Punjab metros. Outliers can take longer if the DISCO requests clarifications or if site inspection scheduling slips.

Can I still get the old 1:1 net-metering rate?

Only if your application was submitted before 9 February 2026 — the cutoff date in NEPRA's Prosumer Regulations 2026. New applications after that date are processed under net billing, with exports credited at roughly PKR 11/unit instead of the old retail-rate swap.

What documents do I need to provide?

CNIC of the applicant, electricity bill (showing your reference number and connection capacity), property documents proving ownership or NOC from the owner, and authorisation letter for us to file on your behalf. We provide the technical drawings, equipment specs, and inverter test reports.

How much will I pay in fees?

Concurrence fee: PKR 1,000 per kW. Demand notice: up to PKR 21,000 single-phase. AMI smart meter: approximately PKR 70,000. Plus DISCO processing fees that vary by region. We itemise all fees in the quotation so there are no surprises.

Do I need a 3-phase connection for net metering?

For systems above 5 kW yes — most DISCOs require a 3-phase connection upgrade. Below 5 kW a single-phase connection works. If you need to upgrade we'll coordinate with the DISCO during the application.

What if my system was installed but never net-metered?

Common in 2019–2022 era installs. We can file the net-metering or net-billing application retroactively for any compliant system. We inspect the existing install first to confirm the inverter is grid-tie and anti-islanding compliant, then file the documentation.

Does net billing make solar a bad investment now?

No — solar is still strongly economic for Pakistani buyers in 2026. The optimisation just shifts: rather than oversizing for export, you size to maximise self-consumption, often pairing with a small battery. See our hybrid solar page for the recommended 2026 architecture.

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