ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Power Division has made a significant announcement regarding solar systems in the country. Under the new amendments, it is now mandatory for all individuals and entities installing solar systems to obtain a NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) license.
According to reports, the federal government has mandated that all solar system users obtain a NEPRA license to ensure regulation and compliance with national energy standards.
Besides, there have been several positive changes in the electricity production sector in the country. With the increase in electricity production, power supply during peak hours has improved significantly, with load shedding limited to only those areas having high losses in distribution.
The spokesperson for the Power Division stated that, owing to increased demand from the provinces, water levels in the dams have been rising, producing 5125 MW of electricity. Moreover, due to stable grids in the south and central regions, the distribution of electricity has been seamless.
Despite rising electricity demands, the electricity distribution companies maintained minimal load shedding during peak hours for one or two hours.
In areas with higher losses, the policy of Economic Load Management will continue, though the spokesperson clarified that Economic Load Management is not linked to peak-time load shedding.
The Power Division spokesperson also clarified recent misconceptions regarding NEPRA licenses for solar net metering. They explained that the licensing process falls under the regulatory authority of NEPRA, and not directly under the federal government or Power Division. The regulations concerning licensing are already in place, and distribution companies are responsible for implementing them.
The spokesperson further emphasized that linking the federal government’s actions to the NEPRA licensing process is incorrect, and no official statement has been issued by the federal government or the Power Division on this matter.
