Net Metering in Pakistan — Complete 2026 Guide
Updated 2026 · 8 min read
Net metering lets you sell extra solar units back to WAPDA / K-Electric and pay only for the net difference. Here's everything you need to know.
Eligibility
- System size 1kW – 1MW
- Three-phase connection (or single phase up to 5kW)
- NEPRA-licensed installer
How Billing Works
Your bidirectional meter records both import and export. Net Bill = (Import × Tariff) − (Export × Buyback Rate) + Fixed Charges. Use our Net Metering Calculator for a live estimate.
Application Process
- Install solar with NEPRA-certified company
- Apply via DISCO portal (LESCO/IESCO/K-Electric)
- DISCO inspection
- Bidirectional meter installed
- Net metering live in 30–60 days
Buyback Rates 2026
Currently around PKR 21–27/kWh depending on DISCO. Lower than import tariff but still highly profitable over 25-year system life.