Net Metering in Pakistan: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything that changed in NEPRA's framework this year, what the buyback rate means for your payback, and how to get approved in under 6 weeks.
Net metering remains the single most powerful lever in a Pakistani solar investment. Under the current framework, surplus units you export to the grid are credited against your consumption, effectively letting the grid act as your battery during the day.
The application process runs through your DISCO — LESCO for most of Lahore — and involves a technical inspection, a bidirectional meter installation and final approval from the authority. Done well, the process takes four to six weeks. Done poorly, it can stall for months, which is why documentation quality matters more than most installers admit.
The economics are straightforward: a 10kW system in Lahore typically generates 1,300–1,450 units per month. If your home consumes 800, the surplus 500+ units become credits that wipe out evening and winter consumption. Combined with the avoided peak tariffs, most of our net-metered clients see effective bills under PKR 5,000 on systems that previously carried PKR 90,000+ bills.
Our advice for 2026: apply early in the fiscal year, insist on your installer handling the full DISCO liaison, and make sure your inverter is on the approved list before purchase — not after.
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