Ultimate Guide to Net Metering in Pakistan (2026 Updated)

Understanding Net Metering in Pakistan

Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. In Pakistan, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) established net metering regulations in 2015, allowing consumers to offset their electricity bills by exporting excess solar energy back to regional DISCOs like LESCO, K-Electric, IESCO, FESCO, and MEPCO.

Key Benefits of Net Metering

By installing a bi-directional green meter, you can:

• Drastically Reduce Bills: Export surplus energy during peak sunny hours and consume grid energy at night, paying only for the net difference.
• Earn Credits: If your monthly exports exceed your imports, the net credits are rolled over to the next month or paid out by the DISCO.
• Fast Payback Period: Systems equipped with net metering typically achieve ROI within 3 to 4 years.

Steps to Apply for Net Metering

1. Feasibility Study: Consult a PEC-certified solar company (like TechnoKraft) to verify if your transformer and grid line support solar exports.
2. Equipment Procurement: Ensure your inverter is NEPRA-approved. Standard brands like Solis, Growatt, and Huawei are certified.
3. Application Submission: File the formal net metering application along with single-line diagrams, inverter certificates, and proof of active PEC registration of the installers.
4. Inspection & Agreement: The DISCO inspector will inspect the wiring and grounding prior to signing the 3-year bilateral agreement.
5. Green Meter Installation: The final step involves swapping your standard unidirectional meter with a bi-directional green meter.

Applying for net metering requires technical documentation. Using the TechnoKraft Analyzer tool can help generate the engineering figures needed for submission.