ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has clarified its position on solar net metering, dismissing reports that link licensing requirements to directives from the federal government.
A spokesperson stated that associating the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)’s licensing process with the federal government is misleading. The spokesperson emphasized that clear procedures for obtaining licenses are already in place and fall solely under the regulator’s authority.
According to the statement, all electricity distribution companies are required to adhere to NEPRA’s regulations in net metering matters.
The spokesperson further stressed that neither the federal government, the Ministry of Energy, nor the Power Division has introduced any new licensing conditions, adding that claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.
NEPRA updates solar net metering rules
On April 2, 2026, NEPRA revised the Solar Regulations 2026 and issued a new notification regarding net metering.
The notification stated that existing agreements for current solar net metering users will remain unchanged. Licenses already granted will stay valid until their expiry, and billing will continue under previously agreed terms.
However, it clarified that consumers who alter their solar system capacity will not be eligible for earlier tariff rates. The updated regulations took effect from February 9, 2026.
Earlier, NEPRA had discontinued the “unit-for-unit” net metering system, introducing a revised billing structure for solar energy consumers.