For homeowners and businesses across Pakistan, the allure of solar power has grown beyond just backup electricity. The true financial power comes from NEPRA's net metering policy, which allows you to transform your solar system into a personal power station, turning excess daytime energy into direct savings on your monthly bill.
However, the landscape is evolving. In December 2025, NEPRA introduced the Prosumer Regulations 2025, a major update to the original 2015 rules. This guide cuts through the complexity, explaining the current framework, the crucial new changes, and how you can navigate them to maximize your energy independence and financial return
The Core Principle
Solar net metering is a billing mechanism between you and your local electricity distribution company (DISCO). Here's the simple breakdown:
The 2025 regulations introduce a fundamental shift that every prospective solar owner must understand.
Feature | Old System (Net Metering) | New System (Net Billing) |
Billing Method | One-to-one unit offset. | Separate import/export transactions. |
Export Credit Value | ~PKR 27/kWh (National Average Power Purchase Price - NAPP). | ~PKR 13/kWh (National Average Energy Purchase Price - NAEPP). |
Financial Impact | Exported units directly offset imported units of equal value. | Exports earn less than what you pay for imports, making self-consumption more valuable. |
This change means new systems will see a 52% reduction in the value of exported electricity, extending payback periods but still making solar a sound investment.
⚠️ Note on Delays: Be prepared for potential administrative delays. By mid-2025, there was a backlog of over 4,000 pending applications with various utilities. Choosing an experienced installer who can navigate this process is vital
The regulatory framework is governed by the NEPRA Prosumer Regulations 2025, which replaced the 2015 rules.
Key Eligibility and Rules:
Protection for Existing Users ("Grandfathering")
A critical provision is that existing net metering customers continue under their old contract terms (including the ~PKR 27/kWh credit rate) until their original agreement expires. This protects early adopters and provides market stability
Even with the reduced export rate, solar with net billing offers compelling savings:
To get the best returns, shift your strategy from maximizing exports to maximizing self-consumption:
Yes. The primary savings come from using your own solar energy and avoiding retail tariffs. Even with lower export credits, a well-sized system offers excellent long-term savings and energy security.
No. Pakistani policy provides bill credits, not cash payments. Excess credits are typically carried forward to offset future bills.
No. Net billing requires a grid-tied or hybrid system to interact with the national grid. Pure off-grid systems are ineligible
You and your DISCO will renew the agreement under the terms and conditions prevailing at that time.
Currently, the import of solar panels and related equipment often benefits from favorable tax policies to encourage renewable energy, but you should confirm the latest FBR regulations with your installer.
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Don't let policy changes cloud your path to energy independence. Our team at Aziz & Co. Electronics is here to guide you through every step, from understanding the latest NEPRA regulations and designing an optimally sized system to handling the entire application and net metering licence process with your DISCO.
Get a free, no-obligation consultation today. Bring your last few electricity bills, and let's calculate your potential savings under the new net billing framework
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