ISLAMABAD: Solar energy users in Pakistan have received a major relief after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) amended the Solar Regulations 2026, simplifying the approval process for small-scale solar installations.
According to a notification issued by NEPRA, consumers installing solar systems with a capacity of up to 25 kilowatts will no longer be required to seek direct approval from the regulator.
Instead, the authority has delegated the duty of providing approvals directly to the distribution companies of electricity.
This comes in the wake of increased use of solar energy in Pakistan where electricity rates are on the rise and there is also a shortage of electricity, which is pushing households and industries to look for alternative sources of electricity.
Solar energy has become a widely used source of energy in Pakistan in recent years due to high costs of grid electricity.
Recent estimates suggest that around 15 to 25 percent of Pakistani households are now using solar energy in some form, ranging from basic lighting solutions to complete household power systems and hybrid setups connected with the national grid.
