Pakistan Solar Electricity Rates Feb 2025: NEPRA Update brings important news for both existing and new solar consumers in Pakistan. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has set new electricity buyback rates, affecting residential and commercial solar users. Under this update, existing solar consumers selling electricity back to the national grid will continue at Rs 25.32 per unit. However, new solar consumers’ electricity rate drops sharply to Rs 8.13 per unit, reflecting a significant reduction in solar electricity selling price.
Solar net-metering consumers in Pakistan have now exceeded 466,000, with most concentrated in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad. According to the Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), government solar power production contributes around 7,000 MW, while off-grid solar power generation adds another 13,000–14,000 MW. These figures show a growing trend in renewable energy pricing in Pakistan and highlight the importance of the net metering policy in Pakistan for household and commercial consumers.
The revised solar electricity buyback price affects both residential solar electricity rates and commercial solar power rates. Lifeline tariff users and electric vehicle charging stations are exempt from the electricity price increase per unit. NEPRA clarified that this adjustment follows the monthly fuel cost pass-through mechanism and fuel price adjustment for December. All electricity distribution companies in Pakistan will reflect these revised electricity rates in February bills, helping consumers plan.
Overall, the updated Pakistan solar electricity rates for February 2025 emphasize sustainable energy growth. Existing solar consumers selling electricity benefit from stable rates, while new solar consumers should carefully evaluate the reduced solar power unit price in Pakistan. This update reinforces the role of the national grid in solar electricity and encourages wider adoption of solar energy across the country.
